BOISE, Idaho — On Tuesday evening, the Boise City Council held a public meeting that lasted nearly 10 hours and stretched past midnight as people expressed support and opposition to the new Interfaith Sanctuary location at 4306 W State St.

After hours of public testimony, the Boise City Council voted 5-1 to approve the development of the new Interfaith Sanctuary location. The lone dissenting vote was cast by Luci Willits, who said the development, as proposed, is not "conducive to a residential neighborhood."

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The Boise City Council also approved amended conditions for operation, including

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