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Resident proposes 35-person tent encampment pilot to expand emergency sheltering during cold spells
2113064 · January 8, 2025
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Summary
A downtown resident proposed a 35-person tent encampment with staff supervision as a short-term sheltering option to reduce nightly unsheltered counts; the proposal estimated $75,000–$100,000 for three months and was submitted to commissioners for consideration.
Andrew Hennessy, a downtown Fargo resident, addressed the commission during public comment to outline a proposed temporary tent encampment intended to increase emergency shelter capacity during extreme cold.
Hennessy described current winter shelter…
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