The Boise Faith Group, a collection of 39 local faith leaders, has written a letter to show support for Interfaith Sanctuary, while the Boise City Council considers an appeal concerning whether the shelter can continue.
Interfaith Sanctuary is asking for an appeal of the city Planning & Zoning Commission’s 5-1 decision on Jan. 3, which denied a conditional use permit for a new shelter space on State Street.
The planned shelter was supposed to be open 24 hours a day and provide 205 beds.
The Idaho Press reports, many residents of the area were opposed to the shelter over concerns of safety, drug use, trash and loitering.
On Feb. 3, Interfaith filed an appeal that will be evaluated by the council in March.
