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Advocates press Denver council for private, hygienic shelters and housing pathways

Denver City Council (Consolidated City and County of Denver) · March 9, 2026
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Advocates and unhoused residents told the March 9 public comment session that hundreds remain without shelter, asked for private and hygienic shelter options that preserve family privacy, and urged the city to prioritize urgent shelter over other capital projects.

Advocates, service providers and unhoused residents used the Denver City Council public comment period on March 9 to press for immediate shelter options that protect family privacy and lead to long-term housing.

"The time for listening has passed, and now it's your responsibility to meet these families with the action and urgency that reflects the crisis that they're facing," said Jasmine Soto, a volunteer…

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