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Human Rights Advisory Board approves draft report, adds ask to support regional cold‑weather shelter capacity
Summary
The advisory board voted to approve its draft report and to add language urging engagement with a regional Coalition to End Homelessness and potential municipal support for cold‑weather shelters; the board will forward the draft to the city manager.
The Human Rights, Racial Equity and Social Justice Advisory Board approved its draft report and agreed to incorporate an amendment urging the board to invite the Coalition to End Homelessness to present on regional shelter needs and municipal contributions.
During discussion a board member recommended the coalition be asked to brief the board and city council on cold‑weather shelter capacity that serves Meriden, Wallingford and Middletown. The member said municipal support is needed because existing regional shelters cover multiple towns and some municipalities have not historically contributed to operating costs.
The speaker identified the coalition co‑chairs as Maria Harlow of United Way and Donna Detriel of New Opportunities and noted that municipal day‑shelter activity in Meriden currently uses spaces such as the public library and the senior center.
After discussion, the board moved to approve the draft with the suggested additions and to send the report to the city manager for follow up. The motion passed by voice vote. The action directs the city manager’s office to consider the board’s recommendations and to coordinate any necessary departmental responses or requests for council action.
