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Regional homelessness study posted; public commenters urge faster action, shelter options
Summary
City Council members and residents discussed homelessness and housing at the May 13 meeting. Councilman Long announced the regional homelessness study had been posted to the city's website; public speakers urged more transparency and a permanent shelter and asked the city to involve people with lived experience in planning.
Residents and community organizers used the May 13 Newport News City Council meeting to press the council for clearer timelines and action on homelessness, and a council member said the regional homelessness study is now available online.
During the items for citizen comment, multiple speakers described encounters with people living outdoors and called for more proactive, coordinated shelter and outreach. Mendel Service said the city had not shifted to recognize the urgency of the unhoused and asked for greater transparency and collaboration with people who deal with the issue daily. Aaron Easter, speaking for…
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