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Activists and residents press council on homelessness response and police chief hiring; group alleges closed-door talks

Des Moines City Council · October 7, 2024
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Summary

During public comment, several speakers urged more housing and oversight, criticized the police chief recruitment process and alleged private meetings involving city staff and external leaders about criminalizing homelessness.

A series of public speakers used the councilpublic-comment period to press for housing solutions, transparency and accountability in policing decisions.

Adam Callanan, speaking for People's Town Hall, said records show city staff and local leaders held private discussions about a hard-line approach to homelessness prior to a Supreme Court decision and that city manager Scott Sanders and the cityhomeless policy administrator…

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