After community backlash in Monmouth, a church's microshelter proposal has been scrapped

Think Out Loud

After community backlash in Monmouth, a church's microshelter proposal has been scrapped

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Published on Jul 6, 2023, 12:32:00 PM
Total time: 00:14:14

Episode Description

A church in Monmouth was exploring the idea of creating micro shelter housing for people experiencing homelessness. The housing would have been located on a grassy field owned by the church. The idea was scrapped after community backlash against the proposal. We hear more from Bill Poehler,  a Statesman Journal reporter, who has covered the issue.

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