Anchorage Assembly members held an emergency meeting Monday, Oct. 3, to put the Anchorage Emergency Shelter Plan into action, following the closure of the Centennial Campground on Saturday.
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Members did vote on several resolutions at the meeting, including one authored by assembly member Felix Rivera to increase capacity at the Sullivan ArenaOther members had concerns about the increase. Assembly Vice Chair Christopher Constant amended the resolution to say the additional capacity would only be allowed if other low barrier shelters were full and if the Sullivan itself was at 90% capacity for at least five days.
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