Concerns Regarding Local Recovery Facilities and Public Safety

Voiced serious safety concerns and detailed alleged violent incidents and lack of oversight at Rise Discipleship facilities.

Shared allegations regarding aggressive fundraising, manipulation, and medical neglect within the women's division of a local recovery program.

A former program participant corroborated accounts of emotional abuse, lack of medical background checks, and extreme conditions at a recovery home.

Addressed transparency in public-private partnerships and urged the council to resolve a reported multi-million dollar retirement shortfall for city firefighters.