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Residents urge city action on homelessness and safer sidewalks for students
Summary
Public commenters described dangers facing unsheltered residents and asked the city to take a larger coordinating role in shelter services; a teacher urged council to prioritize sidewalks, lighting and enforcement near schools and to participate in upcoming Safe Streets planning sessions.
Speakers during public comment urged the council to take more direct responsibility for homelessness services and to accelerate pedestrian-safety planning for students who walk or bike to school.
Jason Tolbert described personal experience being unsheltered and urged the city to operate or take over a shelter so federal funding can be managed by the city. Sandra Yeager described ongoing safety risks for women…
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