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Residents urge council to prioritize homelessness, housing and affordability in 2026 budget
Knoxville City Council · January 7, 2026
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Summary
At public forum, Vivian Scheib urged the council to budget for warming centers and broader housing solutions for people experiencing homelessness; Jeff Tallman urged focus on affordability and redevelopment opportunities for Knoxville College site.
During the public forum segment of the Jan. 6 meeting, two community speakers urged the city to prioritize housing and affordability in the year ahead.
Vivian Scheib told council the city had previously announced warming centers would not open without donated supplies and called that decision…
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