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Public comments at Ocean County meeting pressed officials on homelessness, shelters, Medicaid cuts and prosecutorial transparency
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TOMS RIVER — Dozens of residents used the July 2 public-comment period to press county leaders about homelessness, privately organized cooling/shelter activity, proposed federal Medicaid cuts and alleged lapses in following cyber tips about child sexual abuse.
TOMS RIVER — The July 2 public-comment period at the Ocean County Board of Commissioners meeting drew a succession of residents who urged action on homelessness, criticized proposed federal budget legislation and raised concerns about law-enforcement handling of child-abuse evidence.
Homelessness and shelters: Several speakers asked the county for clarity about temporary sheltering and cooling centers. Diane Rhine and others cited a social media post saying True Vine Ministries was operating a daytime and overnight cooling center at the Christ Episcopal Church starting July 1. County Administrator Michael J. Fiure said county staff were not initially aware of the private posting, had not authorized a permanent new county site at the church, and would meet with the group promptly to clarify…
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