If he really wants to address the crisis, he has plenty of tools at his disposal: housing subsidies, vouchers and tax credits, to name a few.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Tighter Portland shelter policy won’t end homelessness
A lack of affordable housing and a lack of mental health treatment are among the forces that drive needy people to the streets.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Councilor Costa: Both of Portland’s proposed shelter sites are unworkable
We shouldn’t start all over again – we should devote more time to site selection and neighborhood outreach.
Posted inMaine, News
Homeless Portlanders worry new shelter will be far from downtown
City councilors on Monday will hold another public hearing about where to build a new 150-bed homeless service center.