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Residents, unhoused advocates press New Haven for public restrooms, storage and tiny homes
Summary
Multiple public commenters at the finance committee hearing urged the city to prioritize public restrooms, safe storage for personal belongings and tiny‑home or other permanent shelter solutions instead of expanding police budgets.
A string of public commenters at the March 20 finance committee meeting urged New Haven leaders to shift budget priorities toward public restrooms, secure storage for people who are unhoused, and tiny‑home or low‑barrier housing solutions rather than increased policing and enforcement.
Why it matters: Several speakers described sweeps of encampments and the loss of life and property when people’s belongings are discarded. They argued that basic infrastructure — 24‑hour restrooms, lockers for storage, and sanctioned tiny‑home communities — would reduce harm and…
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