City Council delays decision: A vote on banning homeless encampments was pushed back to October 21 after weeks of public criticism and calls for more collaboration with service providers.

Shelters overwhelmed: The Stephen Center in South Omaha reports it has already turned away more than 3,000 people this year—including families—due to limited space and resources, and says it has not been included in ordinance discussions.

Debate over collaboration: Councilman Brinker Harding insists he is consulting organizations to refine the ordinance, but shelter leaders like CEO Chris Knauss argue true solutions require input from those working on the front lines of homelessness daily.

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The Omaha City Council has delayed a closely watched vote on banning homeless encampments,

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