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Winter warming shelter funding ($1.25M opioid settlement funds)

A code amendment creates a dedicated fund framework for opioid settlement money, including winter warming centers as an allowable use so the city can hire warming-center staff before the state's funding arrives.

12 mentions (5 this month)Last discussed Nov 2, 2026

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Downtown/Bayside Public Safety and Homelessness Services

The committee wants a dedicated task force — not just committee work — to craft a comprehensive plan for reducing unsheltered homelessness and keeping public spaces safe. The body would include people with lived experience, behavioral health, law enforcement, county, and healthcare voices, with a council vote expected in January.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 13, 2026