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Resident speaker says county's emergency weather response underfunded as children experience homelessness
Summary
A CAB member told the council there are about 750 unhoused residents in Saint Charles County — including children — and that the county lacks sufficient shelter and funding for emergency weather response; she asked the council to put the issue on a work session and use leaders' platforms to solicit support.
Amy Robertson, speaking as a member of the CAB but representing herself, told the council she believes Saint Charles County currently has 'just under 750 unhoused citizens,' with the largest demographic cohorts aged 0–9 and 10–19. She said children are staying in storage units, vehicles and extended‑stay hotels and that some are camping despite cold…
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