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Public commenters urge council to reject anti‑squatter ordinance; member asks for special committee on homelessness
Summary
Several residents urged the Shreveport City Council to reject a proposed anti‑squatter ordinance, arguing it would criminalize people experiencing homelessness. A council member requested formation of a special committee to address post‑enforcement services and avoid simply displacing people.
Several public commenters urged the Shreveport City Council to reject a proposed anti‑squatter ordinance, saying it would harm people who are homeless or facing foreclosure rather than solve fire and safety risks.
John Glover told the council that framing the issue as one of criminality would worsen conditions for residents in affected neighborhoods. “Any place that has no opportunity will be a place filled with crime,” Glover said during the public‑comment period, adding he feared the ordinance’s tone and potential consequences.
Jerome Casey, who identified himself as…
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