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Mayor's Shocking Fentanyl Proposal Sparks Outrage, Recall Effort

4/23/2025

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Lancaster Mayor R. Rex Parris ignited outrage with his shocking proposal to provide homeless individuals "all the fentanyl they want" as a solution to homelessness. His call for a federal "purge" of the homeless, blaming them for rising crime, has drawn fierce criticism. Many view his remarks as dangerously misguided, prompting a recall effort against him.

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Lancaster Mayor R. Rex Parris ignited outrage with his shocking proposal to provide homeless individuals "all the fentanyl they want" as a solution to homelessness. His call for a federal "purge" of the homeless, blaming them for rising crime, has drawn fierce criticism. Many view his remarks as dangerously misguided, prompting a recall effort against him.