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Council rejects resolution to extend Johnson Street shelter; debate focuses on funding priorities and housing sprint
Summary
A proposed resolution to keep the Johnson Street shelter at full capacity and direct the mayor to fund shelter space and any shortfall in a community "housing sprint" failed 2-9 after lengthy council debate about budget sources, program outcomes and public responsibility.
A council motion to adopt a resolution directing the city to continue Johnson Street shelter operations at full capacity and to backstop any remaining funding gap for a city-sponsored "housing sprint" failed on May 5 by a 2-9 vote.
Councilors Daniel Carlino and Kristin Jordan sponsored the referral asking administration to retain shelter capacity for another year (or identify an alternative site) and to fund any remainder of a $400,000 housing sprint if private and partner fundraising did not meet the goal. Sponsors said the measure was meant to ensure shelter capacity while the city pursues alternatives and to focus budget priorities on shelter and housing rather than code enforcement.
Council debate ran more than an hour. Sponsors argued the city can and should reallocate existing budget…
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