New Tacoma

Needle Exchange Van

NTNC members on the needle exchange task force

If you have thoughts or concerns regarding the needle exchange van the following four individuals are members of both the New Tacoma Neighborhood Council and the Needle Exchange Van Task Force.

Bill Garl, NTNC representative EMAIL

Terry Vestal, resident EMAIL

Denny Faker, Community Based Services EMAIL

Cory Darlington, Tacoma Police Department EMAIL

June 15, 2006
Letter to Chief Ramsdell outlining NTNC position.

June 9, 2006
The first draft copy of the working groups final report has been released.

May 11, 2006
The task force reported on their results to date. Three meetings have been held with three more scheduled. No conclusions have been made as of this date.

May 10, 2006
The New Tacoma Neighborhood Council voted to oppose "curb side" needle exchange services being located anywhere within the city limits of Tacoma. Click Here for a .pdf copy of the letter.

April 12, 2006
Two meetings have been held, the first was organizational. The task force is discussing possible solutions but it is too early in the process for any real progress to be reported