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Resident urges city action on homelessness and litter; city manager outlines programs
Summary
A Florence resident told City Council he sees panhandling and widespread litter; City Manager Scottie described the city’s programs for homelessness assistance and litter abatement and said the city partners with Keep Florence Beautiful and neighborhood associations.
John Cox, a resident, raised two concerns during the public-comment portion of the Florence City Council meeting: visible panhandling by people he identified as homeless and widespread litter across the city, particularly along Irby Street and other major corridors.
Cox said, “I see them out pandering on public property,” and added that litter “makes the city look bad” and is “embarrassing” in a community he called “beautiful.”
City Manager Scottie (first name not given in the meeting) responded with an overview of the city’s current efforts. He said the city budgets $75,000 to a homelessness assistance program that helps connect…
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