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Commission backs Rescue Mission's request for legislative support for emergency shelters

Panama City Commission · November 19, 2025
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Panama City commissioners unanimously approved a motion to support the Panama City Rescue Mission's request for a legislative appropriation and a letter of support to develop emergency shelter capacity for men and women, while emphasizing operational safeguards and non‑regression from prior downtown concerns.

Panama City commissioners unanimously agreed Nov. 18 to support a request from the Panama City Rescue Mission for a legislative appropriation and a letter of municipal support to build emergency shelters at existing Rescue Mission campuses.

Ross Clemons, executive director of the Rescue Mission, told the commission his organization has assisted 258 people over three years through addiction recovery, employment support and housing…

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