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Residents press council for action on homelessness; council says regional study is complete and will be published
Summary
Multiple residents urged more action and transparency on homelessness and shelter planning. Councilman Long said the regional homeless study is complete and would be posted on the city's website and linked by communications the same evening.
Several residents urged Newport News City Council on May 13 to take more concrete action on homelessness and to provide clearer public information about shelter planning and services. Speakers asked for faster implementation of shelter capacity and praised outreach staff while calling for greater coordination across city services.
A resident identified on the record as Vicki Siakas Freeman urged the council to consider support for off-site improvements tied to a local, family-owned development (SKS), saying staff told her the city had declined…
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