After hearing emotional appeals from speakers, the Marion City Council voted 3-2 Tuesday evening to prohibit sleeping or camping out on public property.
The Marion Community Building was filled with downtown business owners, the staff of Mission Ministries Alliance, city residents and people who are living at the shelters Tuesday night as the Marion City Council considered a ban on sleeping on public property.
Sarah Styles speaks out against a proposed ordinance in Marion. She spoke about her experience of being homeless, dealing with addiction and achieving sobriety.
Robert Mace, who lives on Baldwin Avenue, spoke about homelessness the East Marion community. He said he’s been threatened and some of his property was stolen.
Sarah Styles speaks out against a proposed ordinance in Marion. She spoke about her experience of being homeless, dealing with addiction and achieving sobriety.
The Marion Community Building was filled with downtown business owners, the staff of Mission Ministries Alliance, city residents and people who are living at the shelters Tuesday night as the Marion City Council considered a ban on sleeping on public property.
Robert Mace, who lives on Baldwin Avenue, spoke about homelessness the East Marion community. He said he’s been threatened and some of his property was stolen.
