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Public commenters press council on shelter closures, housing and mobility as council considers strategic plan
Summary
Multiple public commenters urged the council to address weekend shelter closures, restore the mobility planner role and prioritize housing, while staff said it is coordinating with Homeward Bound and will review funding options as temperatures drop.
During public comment at the Oct. 15 meeting, multiple residents raised urgent concerns about homelessness services, shelter operations and mobility planning as the council considered adoption of the strategic plan.
Crystal Frost, who said she is living at the North Avenue shelter, described weekend closures and insufficient facilities: "The homeless shelter is closed on Friday, Saturday, and…
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