LINCOLN- Opposition to the proposal of rules to govern transitional living facilities in Lincoln are hoping to see the City Council extend its moratorium on expanding halfway houses beyond Nov. 16. Opponents say these rules makes it much easier to open a transitional living facility which will result in worsened safety precautions for the residents and neighborhoods.

There is already concern that the government lacks the resources to correctly run facilities. The proposal caps capacity of the homes based on going. The council then approved an alternative-to-imprisonment facility and implemented a moratorium so the Planning Department could better draft rules. Planning commissioners voted unanimously in favor of the rules. The council took no action and is voting on regulations next week.

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