08/03/2026
Please consider attending and speaking at the City of Quincy, Illinois, Government council meeting tomorrow, Monday Aug 3, at 7pm to oppose the proposed anti-camping ordinance which would disproportionately and unfairly harm homeless individuals in our community. There are legitimate ways we can help those in our community who need assistance; arresting them and giving them court records is not a good strategy.
Please see the article below for information and a link to the ordinance in question:
Bans people from sleeping overnight at public spaces and buildings and allows the city to remove belongings under certain guidelines and designated timelines QUINCY–Alderman Jake Reed (R-Ward 6) made a motion at Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting, which was then approved, to present an ordinan...