ASHLAND, Ore. – The Ashland City Council voted this week not to open a 30 bed shelter in city limits.
Council members voted 5-1 Tuesday to decline a state grant to have a 30 bed homeless shelter in the city.
City councilor Gina DuQuenne says she voted to decline because the city was not prepared to open the shelter.
“I believe everyone should have the right to live safe and with dignity,” DuQuenne said, “To have someone in this temporary place, cross our fingers in hopes that we can get another grant for another 30 days. That is not stability.”
DuQuenne says despite this decision, the city is still focused on finding the best solution for the homeless population.
She hopes the funding that is going to ACCESS will still help serve Ashland residents in need.
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