City, county and state officials in Utah are considering designating an area for a sanctioned homeless campground, likely in Salt Lake City, with pods instead of tents.
SALT LAKE CITY — By all indications, a sanctioned homeless campground is coming to Salt Lake City.
The Utah Office of Homeless Services has already begun working with the state and Utah Department of Transportation to identify lots and other abutting land along I-15 and I-180 for the purpose of a sanctioned homeless campground, Mendenhall added. "I could not wrap my head around it until I actually saw it. The conditions, the dignified conditions where people experiencing homelessness are living in Denver," said Councilwoman Ana Valdermoras."If the urgency is that we need to do something now and that any amount of relief will help, why is this the best use of the $500,000?" he asked during the council's work session Monday.
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