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Residents, council debate volunteer home-hosting registry for people experiencing homelessness
Summary
At a Carbondale City Council meeting, residents and council members sparred over a proposed registry of private homes to shelter people experiencing homelessness; residents raised safety, lease and vetting concerns while some council members endorsed exploring community-driven options. No formal policy was adopted.
At the Carbondale City Council meeting, residents and council members debated a proposal to create a voluntary registry of private homeowners willing to provide short-term housing to people experiencing homelessness. Several public commenters urged caution; council members said they would continue conversations with staff and community partners but took no formal vote.
Resident Christine Lesinski told the council the registry idea posed serious safety and legal concerns and argued housing placements should be handled by trained professionals rather…
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