What To Expect Around Homelessness in 2025
Homelessness is at a record high across the country, and Utah leaders have eyes on how Salt Lake City is handling the issue. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Rep. Tyler Clancy, R-Provo, discuss local headlines and set expectations for homeless-related bills this upcoming legislation session.
Resources and references:
- After prolonged delays, long-promised SLC tiny-home village for homeless Utahns finally gets its first residents [Salt Lake Tribune]
- State leaders slam SLC police in letter to Mendenhall, ask city to submit plan to ‘restore public safety’ [Salt Lake Tribune]
- Utah lawmaker proposes 'Homeless Bill of Rights' [FOX 13]
- Operation Jordan River? Sounds Familiar. [City Cast Salt Lake]
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