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Huntington announces partnership to relocate low‑barrier shelter outside downtown; residents voice cautious approval
Summary
Mayor Farrell said the city launched a partnership with health and service providers to move the low‑barrier shelter outside downtown and provide wraparound services; a resident told council she is "relatively pleased" but urged vigilance after past failures.
Mayor Farrell announced during the April 14 Huntington City Council meeting that the city last week launched "an unprecedented partnership with leading health and service providers to relocate the low‑barrier shelter outside of downtown," aiming to protect downtown safety while offering wraparound services and a path to long‑term stability.
The mayor said the relocation is part of a package of actions taken in his first 100 days in office, and described the shelter move as intended to keep the city center vital while concentrating services "under one roof" to support people experiencing homelessness.
Why it matters: The mayor framed the relocation as a…
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