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Residents, Rotary raise homelessness and safety concerns near Bellaire Town Center; city outlines response options
Summary
Public commenters and council members discussed homelessness and encampments near transit stops and the Town Center. A Rotary member urged coordinated action and proposed a local homeless board; city staff said police will offer services and address problematic behavior but the city lacks shelter beds to relocate people locally.
During public comment at the June 2 Bellaire City Council meeting, several speakers urged action on homelessness and encampments near transit stops and the Town Center, saying the issue is affecting businesses and pedestrian safety.
Tim Sullivan, a Rotary Club member, told the council he had raised the issue with the new Metro Police chief, described people living at bus stops he called “metro mini houses,” and said officers had been present recently. Sullivan…
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