The Brief
- The St. Paul City Council is expected to outline a new three-part plan to address homelessness in the city.
- On Wednesday, the council approved a resolution by a 6-0 vote that calls for a 60-day investment period, a temporary indoor low barrier shelter for six months during the winter and a permanent indoor village model.
- City officials say that clearing the encampment at Pigs Eye Park pushed many people to other encampments, while the city still faces a $26 million budget deficit.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – St. Paul leaders are moving toward a new homelessness strategy after city officials say encampment clearings did not lead to lasting housing.
St. Paul homeless plan
What we know:
The St. Paul City Council is expected to adopt a resolution which calls on Mayor Kaohly Her to adopt a new approach to address homelessness in St. Paul.
The three-part plan would begin with a 60-day period of outreach and housing assistance before homeless encampments are cleared. It also calls for a temporary indoor shelter to operate for six months during the winter.…