If the Dane County judge s decision is finalized, service providers will assist tenants in finding alternative housing, with protections against eviction without cause and due process.
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Madison Common Council kicks can down the road on new homeless shelter
In a 16-1 vote, Madison’s common council punted a decision on a new, east side homeless shelter to May fourth. The property, located on Zeier Road near the East Towne Mall, will cost the city an estimated $2.6 million, plus an additional $400,000 for related acquisition costs.
The council’s decision came around 2:00 AM, after hours of emotional public input and tense exchanges notably between Alder Samba Baldeh and Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway.
Baldeh, who represents the district the proposed shelter will be located in, was the only alder to vote against rescheduling. By the council’s May 4th meeting, he will have ended his term on the council.