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Laredo council directs staff to launch homelessness campaign and seeks legislation for a dedicated mental‑health facility
Summary
After extended discussion of encampments, service gaps and public safety, the council directed city management to create a public‑awareness and service‑coordination campaign and voted to pursue state/federal advocacy for a regional mental‑health facility and court‑supervised diversion programs.
The City Council opened a lengthy discussion on homelessness, policing, mental‑health needs and service coordination across multiple departments and community partners.
Mayor Dr. Victor D. Trevino framed the item as an urgency that requires “compassion and action,” citing the spread of encampments beyond downtown and impacts on businesses and residents. Staff described a multi‑department project to identify individuals, expand outreach and run a…
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