Public reaction mixed as Elk Grove considers shelter locations

Elk Grove residents are being invited to share their opinions on where a future permanent homeless shelter should be located as the city begins a series of community meetings. City officials say Elk Grove has an average of 100 to 150 people experiencing homelessness and needs a long-term shelter as the lease at Calvary Christian Center expires in 2028. After surveying residents and reviewing more than 130 sites, the city narrowed the search to three locations. While some residents support the shelter as a way to help people in need, others raised concerns about safety and proximity to neighborhoods. City officials say the current shelter has reduced encampments and trash and hope the new facility would open in late 2028.

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