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Residents press Spokane County commissioners for more emergency shelter beds as winter temperatures fall
2084471 · January 7, 2025
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Summary
Public commenters told the board that Spokane County lacks enough emergency shelter and warming-center capacity. Speakers urged commissioners to hold public discussions and prioritize protecting lives during near-freezing temperatures on Jan. 14 and 21.
Multiple public commenters used the Jan. 7 open forum to demand that Spokane County take immediate steps to protect people without permanent housing during cold weather.
Becky Dickerhoof told the commissioners the county has repeatedly failed to provide shelter for people without homes and warned that treating…
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