Common Council 5-19-2026

The City of Green Bay Common Council held a meeting on May 19, 2026, which included extensive discussion and approval of a conditional use permit for the Safe Haven Hope Center, a supervised housing facility aimed at supporting high-need homeless adults. The council heard public testimony from residents, advocates, and board members emphasizing the center's role in addressing homelessness through harm reduction and housing-first approaches. Amendments were adopted requiring the center to report back to the council in six months on operations and compliance, and to coordinate with the police department on drug disposal procedures. Additionally, the council approved the implementation of Key Cafe scheduling software to improve city vehicle fleet utilization and reduce costs. Other routine approvals included operator licenses and various committee reports. The meeting reflected a focus on community support services, operational oversight, and efficiency improvements in city resources.