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Residents press commission over homelessness; staff point to funding and an active RFP
Summary
Multiple public commenters demanded accountability for homeless services funding and shelter closures; city staff said the city has committed funds to homelessness response since Jan. 1, 2025 and posted an RFP for nonprofit service providers.
At the public comment period, several residents urged immediate action and accountability on homelessness funding and shelter capacity.
"How much taxpayer money has been spent on a system over the last 20 years?" Ken Selig asked, pressing the commission for an accounting and oversight.
City staff responded that the city does not operate the shelter but provides grant funding and reimbursements to nonprofit operators.…
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