Loving, Colorado (KDVR) – The controversy over the displacement in Levlands moved from the streets to the screen, where dozens of residents participated during a virtual meeting of the city council on Tuesday night.
The discussion comes after the city’s mayor Jackie Marsh opened the city hall on Sunday night for people who suffer from homelessness during the frozen rains – a decision that she says was taken to maintain the safety of people from the elements.
The group, which calls itself the “Camp Hop”, had been clouded outside the city hall for about a week to protest against the loss of local shelter financing. They have been transferred since then to a temporary resource center.
During the online meeting, the population was divided. Some praised the mayor’s sympathy and described this step as a necessary humanitarian response to the crisis. Others described this as an abuse of power and questioned the safety of opening a safe government building overnight.
One of the residents said during a general comment: “It is an abuse of power, and this is not the way the problems solve.” “Multiple displacement – there are many reasons for this. Many choose it, and many also choose it because they are not ready to give up their addiction.”
Others urged the council to focus on solutions instead of accusing fingers.
Another spokesman said: “I urge you to be directed towards solutions to address this issue, which is now interesting at the state level and even at the national level.” “Please reach a human solution for the winter.”
Many residents indicated that Loving is the only city in the region that has no shelter throughout the year and called for long -term answers.
After the general comment, the members of the Council entered the executive session to discuss the following steps. These conversations take place behind closed doors and it is not necessary to publicly publish them.