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Residents and service providers urge Shelton council to address illegal camps, shelter capacity and accessibility
Summary
At the Feb. 4 Shelton City Council meeting, residents, Habitat for Humanity representatives and homeless-service providers urged city action on illegal camps, sidewalk accessibility and cold-weather shelter staffing; Habitat reported progress on home preservation and an upcoming 40th house groundbreaking.
At the Feb. 4 Shelton City Council meeting, residents and nonprofit leaders urged the city to address illegal camps, sidewalk accessibility and staffing needs at cold-weather shelters, saying the issues affect safety, public health and housing stability.
Speakers from Habitat for Humanity, Community Lifeline and New Horizon Communities described recent housing work and ongoing service gaps. Kendra Martinson, a Habitat homeowner nominee, told the council the program allowed her family to move from homelessness into stable housing and said her children are “finally safe.” Henry Hurd, a resident, said Habitat’s vetting process had vetted Martinson and endorsed the…
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