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Council Delays Homeless Ordinance Again | Lansing News
Jackson City Council keeps delaying a controversial ordinance aimed at limiting belongings and tent setups for homeless residents, sparking fierce backlash from advocates who argue it criminalizes poverty instead of addressing root causes like housing insecurity. Critics, including Nick Cook of the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness, warn the policy pushes vulnerable people further to the margins without solving homelessness. With heated public opposition and no clear path forward, the council’s next meeting may be the turning point in this divisive debate. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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