PAYTON GALL, KSJB LOCAL NEWS –
As winter weather sets in, Fargo is facing a growing homelessness crisis. Residents and city officials are grappling with the urgent need to provide shelter and support for the city’s unhoused population.
Downtown residents, concerned about safety and the impending harsh winter conditions, urged the city commission to take immediate action at the meeting on Monday. They’ve reported increased risk of disturbances and fear for their safety due to encampments along the Red River. City officials have acknowledged the problem and are tentatively exploring solutions, including the Housing First model, which prioritizes placing individuals into permanent housing.
However, progress has ben slow, and critics argue hat the city’s current efforts are insufficient. As the city continues to work on long-term solutions, immediate measures are needed to address the urgent humanitarian crisis. Residents and advocates are calling for the city to provide temporary shelter, such a warming centers, and to expedite the implementation of the Housing First Model.
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