LOVELAND, Colo. (KDVR) — The debate over homelessness in Loveland has moved from the streets to the screen, as dozens of residents weighed in during a virtual city council meeting Tuesday night.

The discussion comes after Mayor Jacki Marsh opened City Hall Sunday night to people experiencing homelessness during freezing rain — a decision she says was made to keep people safe from the elements.

The group, calling themselves “Camp Hope,” had camped outside City Hall for about a week to protest the loss of local shelter funding. They’ve since been moved to a temporary resource center.

During the online meeting, residents were divided. Some praised the mayor’s compassion and described the move as a necessary humanitarian response to a crisis. Others called it an abuse of power and questione

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