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Sanford commissioners debate limits on public feeding and explore a centralized sharing center
Summary
Commissioners weighed whether to restrict public feeding and discussed partnering with established service providers or creating a local 'sharing center' that provides services (showers, laundry, casework) but not shelter; outreach to public-service partners was prioritized.
Sanford commissioners devoted a substantial portion of the Feb. 18 work session to homelessness policy, public feeding events and options for coordinating service providers.
Several commissioners said ad-hoc public feeding events can attract nonresidents and create camping and nuisance concerns in certain neighborhoods. One commissioner (Committee member S6) argued the city should encourage established, vetted organizations to deliver services…
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