The proposal to purchase a 31,500-square-foot building at 2002 Zeier Road for a homeless shelter has failed to pass the Madison City Council, according to a Wisconsin State Journal report. The former Gander Mountain store near East Towne Mall was being considered as a permanent homeless men’s shelter but council members voted down the $2.6 million purchase in a narrow vote. The location has brought considerable attention and controversy from neighboring businesses, but supporters say the need for a permanent shelter is urgent.
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