Princeton Mayor Asks for Action From Province on Homelessness
Mayor Spencer Coyne says more than 30 residents lack stable shelter as two encampment fires in a week strained Princeton's volunteer fire department.
- Princeton Mayor Spencer Coyne sent a letter to Premier David Eby requesting provincial assistance to address the town's worsening homelessness crisis and recent encampment fires.
- Princeton, home to 3,000 residents, faces an 'unimaginable burden' with more than 30 people living without stable shelter; Coyne stated the lack of provincial resources has allowed the situation to deteriorate.
- Within one week, the community's volunteer fire department responded to two encampment-related fires, which Coyne described as 'neither reasonable nor sustainable' for Rural volunteers to manage.
- The Town is requesting an assessment and cleanup of encampment sites, alongside a coordinated public safety plan and funding, as Coyne noted the situation poses clear risks to public safety, human health, and the environment.
- Rural communities lack the concentration of shelters, outreach teams, and treatment services available in larger urban centers; the letter highlights these gaps as provincial support absence exacerbates challenges for Princeton.
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Princeton mayor asks for action from province on homelessness
The Town of Princeton is asking the B.C. government to take action to address the issues of homelessness, mental health, substance use and environmental challenges affecting the community. A three-page letter from the town, dated June 15, was sent to Premier David Eby and numerous provincial ministers and officials. Mayor Spencer Coyne said Princeton has faced a worsening homelessness crisis for several years and local service providers, organiz…
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