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Residents urge council to reverse cuts to We Care funding; speakers warn of human and legal costs
Summary
Multiple residents criticized the council's decision to cut We Care funding (speakers said the council blocked $267,000), urged restoration or renewed negotiations, and warned of consequences for unhoused people and the city's reputation and grants eligibility.
During public comment, several residents urged the council to restore or revisit its decision to reduce funding for We Care, the local homelessness-response group.
"Your We Care decision screams that you don't care," said Scott Siegel, a longtime Turlock resident, criticizing the council's action and urging compassion and honesty from elected officials. John Sorrell, a retired professor, said he was "baffled" after…
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