Mayor Jacki Marsh opened Loveland’s city hall on Sunday night to let up to 15 unhoused residents sleep inside as it rained, a move that sparked sharp criticism from fellow council members and may have violated city procedures.

Ward 3 representative Steve Olson, who said he received a tip about the group’s presence in the building, recorded a video from inside around 10 p.m. Sunday, showing the interior lobby and council chambers with several people lying on the floor or sitting in chairs, some covered with blankets or coats. In the video, Olson can be heard confronting the mayor about her decision. The video was later posted to City Council candidate Zeke Cortez’s Facebook page.

Marsh said she made the decision after spending the previous night outside with people in front of city hall,

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