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Local resident urges council to adopt ‘What Would Jesus Do’ homeless response plan
Summary
A Cullman resident presented a draft "What Would Jesus Do" act proposing a phased, partnership‑based homelessness response with service liaisons, basic hygiene facilities, shelter and pathways to housing; she urged council support and offered the draft for review.
During the public‑comment period on Sept. 29, Elizabeth McDowell addressed the Cullman City Council to urge adoption of a locally tailored homelessness response she called the “What Would Jesus Do” act.
McDowell asked the council and community to shift responses away from an enforcement‑first approach and to establish a phased, partnership model. “It…
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