(The Center Square) – With a roundtable discussion slated for next week, several Spokane officials hosted a Thursday press conference to give more insight into the city council’s deferred homelessness ordinances.

Council President Betsy Wilkerson said the upcoming meeting(s) are intended “to dispel some of the misinformation and miscommunication that is circulating in our community.” However, the city’s press release said the meetings are “to gather input on our current policies and create suggestions for enhancing them.”