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Public comments and council split highlight homelessness debate; rezoning for Good Samaritan House likely to go to planning commission
Summary
Public comment at Tuesday’s Carbondale City Council meeting focused heavily on homelessness and a proposed rezoning and special-use permit to allow Good Samaritan House to open a second location at University Baptist Church; Councilmember Michael Colombo said he will vote no and does not believe there are sufficient votes to advance the rezoning.
Public comment at Tuesday’s Carbondale City Council meeting focused heavily on homelessness, with residents and local advocates urging the council to approve long-term housing solutions and to consider a rezoning and special-use permit that would allow Good Samaritan House to open a second location at University Baptist Church.
Speakers representing community organizations described direct services and needs. Carmelita Cahill, identifying herself as representing Carbondale United, told council the group handled more than 52 calls from community members in the previous month and provided services including transportation, court accompaniment and employment support. "We believe it's important that both the community and the city council understand the…
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