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Resident urges opening vacant apartments to house people experiencing homelessness

Kirksville City Council · February 24, 2026
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Summary

At the Feb. 23 meeting, resident Maggie Wilmarina asked Kirksville officials to open nearby vacant apartments to provide housing and job support for people experiencing homelessness, arguing it would generate city revenue and reduce local drug activity; the request was recorded during public comment and drew no formal action at the meeting.

Maggie Wilmarina, a resident who identified herself during Tuesday’s citizens participation period, urged Kirksville officials to consider opening vacant apartments near the police station as temporary housing for people experiencing homelessness.

"We could open it up, help the homeless, and people…

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