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Missoula candidates emphasize 'housing first' and varied service mixes for people experiencing houselessness
Summary
Candidates at the Ward 1 and 2 forum described a multi-pronged response to houselessness. Several endorsed 'housing first' and expanding services; some called for stronger enforcement of local rules while stressing compassion and respect for civil liberties.
Responding to a forum question about enforcement, services and housing for people experiencing houselessness, candidates described a multi-layered approach that emphasized housing-first principles and a mix of emergency shelters, supportive services and targeted enforcement.
Candidate Lucas Moody said, “I support a housing first policy,” and favored expanding temporary safe outdoor shelter capacity beyond existing units and adding long-term supportive-care options for people who can’t reenter the…
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