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Advocates tell Rock Island council ordinance violates state law; Project NOW says AG and DHS involvement imminent
Summary
Speakers from homeless‑service organizations and residents urged the council to revisit the city's homeless ordinance, saying state agencies have inquired and that Project NOW stands ready to partner; council members acknowledged the concerns and renewed calls for applications from service providers.
Several residents and homelessness advocates used the Jan. 13 public‑comment period to urge the Rock Island City Council to reconsider its homeless ordinance and to press for immediate sheltering options.
Dwight Ford told the council the city had “warning signs” and said state agencies were already scrutinizing the ordinance: "We have been informed ... the attorney general has picked this up and have made serious inquiry and there's correspondence forthcoming," he said during his remarks. Ron Lund, who…
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