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Escondido public, council press for more housing and call for shelter as next step
Summary
Public commenters and several council members urged a regionally coordinated, multifaceted approach to homelessness. One councilmember said the next step should include pursuing a homeless shelter; residents asked for advisory groups, regional partnerships and programs that prioritize self-sufficiency.
Residents and council members at Escondido's visioning workshop emphasized housing and shelter as top priorities in addressing homelessness.
Longtime resident Lisa Richards told the council: "Recent polls show that addressing homelessness is a top priority for 76% of Escondido voters, yet only 8% are satisfied with the current response." Richards urged the council to re-establish a community advisory group, partner regionally, and to focus on programs that…
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