“I’m frustrated,” she said, “how disproportionately and largely unsupported the efforts of our city are to bring relief to the statewide homelessness crisis.” Mendenhall supported the council’s decision Tuesday but also said there’s a growing weariness among capital city leaders. The mayor even set aside $1 million in federal coronavirus aid to support an overflow shelter anywhere in the county, a move she hoped would entice another city to volunteer. Mayor Erin Mendenhall has repeatedly asked other cities and Salt Lake County for more help serving people who are without homes. It added, “We know the neighborhoods in the vicinity have faced many pressures over the years and we look forward to working with the community as we serve our most vulnerable residents this winter.” “After careful review of multiple sites, it was determined the North Temple facility would best meet the needs of those we serve at this time,” the coalition said in a statement. The coalition said the 250 beds offered at the Ramada, combined with hotel vouchers and smaller temporary sites, will be enough to get through this winter. The members expressed frustration that other cities have not stepped up to help. 16, 2021, voted to allow a temporary overflow shelter at the Ramada on North Temple and Redwood Road. (Courtesy photo) The Salt Lake City Council, meeting remotely on Nov.
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