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Council member urges review of halfway‑house locations and distance from schools
Summary
Council Member Bryant Brown said residents in his district expressed safety concerns about a nearby halfway house and suggested the council discuss location and distance-from-school requirements; no formal action was taken at the meeting.
During council reports, Council Member Bryant Brown said residents repeatedly raised concerns about a halfway house in his district and asked the council to consider whether these residences are appropriately located and regulated. Brown described the issue as one where "residents are concerned with the halfway house and whether their kids are safe" and suggested staff and council discuss locations and distance-from-school requirements.
Brown characterized some halfway houses as commercial operations run from residential properties and said that could create regulatory authority. Council did not vote or direct staff to prepare an ordinance at the meeting; the remark was recorded as part of council reports and flagged for potential future discussion.
