City Of Boise: Statement From Mayor Lauren McLean

Press release from the City of Boise:

January 19, 2022

We’ve been getting some questions from concerned residents about a tent demonstration which is set up on state property near the Idaho Statehouse. In the cases where people are experiencing homelessness, the Our Path Home team, which includes City of Boise staff, continues to offer services, including available shelter beds.

Boise Police have not responded, as state property is the jurisdiction of the Idaho State Police.

While we are working on developing permanent supportive housing for Boiseans experiencing homelessness, the Our Path Home team is also constantly working to serve their immediate needs in these frigid temperatures. This includes the winter warm up day shelter at 511 S. Americana Boulevard, contributing $10,000 to the Severe Weather Emergency Overflow Program, and our street teams ensuring that every person knows they have safe, warm places to go.

Immediate assistance is available by calling the Housing Crisis Hotline: 208-336-HOME (4663).

This press release was produced by the City of Boise. The views expressed here are the author’s own.