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Mayor Pro Tempore reports visit to Open Doors Sleep Center, raises concern about regional inflow
Summary
Mayor Pro Tempore Ryan Piercy reported visiting the Open Doors Sleep Center in Moses Lake and said it is believed the center is attracting homeless individuals from outside Grant County; the comment prompted council discussion but no formal action was recorded.
Mayor Pro Tempore Ryan Piercy reported that he visited the Open Doors Sleep Center in Moses Lake and said "It is believed the Center is attracting homeless from outside Grant County," a point he raised during council comments. Piercy presented the observation as a local concern for the council to consider in regional coordination of services.
The minutes record the remark as a report; council discussion did not result in a motion or directive at this meeting. The comment signals a desire by at least one councilmember to monitor regional shelter impacts, but any follow-up or formal inquiry would require a future agenda item or staff report.
