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Residents urge stronger enforcement, services and answers on homelessness and public safety

5410634 · July 16, 2025
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Summary

Two public commenters raised concerns at the July 15 council meeting about domestic‑violence response, law‑enforcement accountability, street vending and homeless encampments, and asked about tiny‑home legalization and transitional villages.

Two members of the public used the council’s July 15 comment period to press Shelton officials on public safety, law‑enforcement accountability, homeless encampments and vendor licensing.

Amanda Cashner, who identified herself as founder of the CPAW and a local property owner, told the council she has witnessed “serious gaps in public safety, justice, and accountability” and asked a series of questions for council response, including: “How is justice being upheld for survivors of domestic violence in our county?”; “Who ensures…

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