The plan to use the Spenard and Fairview recreation centers was originally a last resort option in a four-pronged winter plan to shelter Anchorage's homeless population.
At Tuesday’s regularly-scheduled Assembly meeting, Bronson announced that his team will no longer pursue the use of the two rec centers as shelter locations.
“We have listened to concerns from the public and Assembly members and will be working with the emergency shelter task force to find appropriate shelter options that meet the needs of our city’s most vulnerable,” Bronson said. The mayor also mentioned that he plans to meet with Assembly leaders to determine the future of the Golden Lion Hotel, which hasHowever, Bronson brought up a letter from the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities that brings up
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