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Residents press council to act on homelessness and affordability in public forum

Knoxville City Council · January 7, 2026

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Summary

Two speakers urged council action: Vivian Scheib called for targeted planning and budgeted support for people experiencing homelessness and said 161 people died on Knoxville streets in 2025; Jeff Tallman urged policies to keep money in residents' pockets and suggested redevelopment opportunities for Knoxville College.

During public forum the council heard from two residents pressing for policy focus on homelessness and affordability.

Vivian Scheib asked the council to prioritize planning and funding for the most vulnerable, criticized earlier notices that warming centers would only open if…

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