Colorado Springs mayor unveils voter-backed plan to address homelessness through shelter, jobs, and safety.

Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade has unveiled a six-year plan to combat homelessness, focusing on six key areas including public safety, shelter expansion, and employment support. The plan, approved by 73% of voters, also includes increasing police numbers and setting up systems for the homeless to store their belongings. The strategy aims to make homelessness "brief, rare, and non-recurring," with funding from city and federal sources supporting local nonprofits.

November 22, 2024
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