KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — The Kalamazoo City Commission has authorized a nonprofit to run a needle exchange program in the city for the first time.
Commissioners met electronically and unanimously approved the Community Outreach Prevention and Education Network request. The nonprofit will be allowed to operate a needle exchange program for two years and can apply for an additional two-year extension if data shows the exchange is effective.
City commissioners passed an ordinance last year allowing groups like COPE Network to apply for authorization.
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