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Jan 22 • 5 tweets • 7 min read
ROUND 2 TODAY: Protesters rallying Sunday 1PM in #Lynnwood against Acadia Healthcare’s controversial OPIOID CLINIC. @safeLynnwood organizers say they’re raising intensity. Bringing in more reinforcements+fighting till the end.
@WADeptHealth @GovInslee @lynnwood
ALL THE LATEST: @safeLynnwood just launched a new informational website about the on going fight and controversy. This a vital resource for #Lynnwood residents, elected officials, and media. @WADeptHealth @GovInslee @lynnwood
safelynnwood.com
ROUND 1: Powerful protest last Saturday against controversial OPIOD CLINIC about to open near Boys & Girls Club. Demonstrators CALLING OUT
@laurendavisWA, Acadia Healthcare,
@GovInslee, and @WADeptHealth. Organizers promising ferocious fight. #Lynnwood
@laurendavisWA @GovInslee @WADeptHealth FACE TO FACE: Meanwhile, @laurendavisWA continues to take criticism for supporting project. But she's pushing back and making her case for controversial OPIOID CLINIC. I give her credit for addressing constituent conerns.#Lynnwood @WADeptHealth @GovInslee
AFTER RALLY: Protest organizer Vivian Dong says most recent statement sent out by Acadia Healthcare makes it seem like this is done deal. She's furious at this sense of entitlement. I am waiting for Acadia+
@WADeptHealth to respond to concerns. #Lynnwood

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