Public comments and council split highlight homelessness debate; rezoning for Good Samaritan House likely to go to planning commission Multiple residents and advocacy groups urged the City of Carbondale to adopt Housing First approaches, fully fund warming center services and approve rezoning for a second Good Samaritan House location. Councilmember Michael Colombo said he will vote no on rezoning at University Baptist Church and does not believe there are enough votes to advance;

Carbondale residents are rallying for urgent action on homelessness, demanding long-term housing solutions and a new shelter location despite council resistance.

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