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Residents tell council they’re struggling with eviction, policing policy and urge blood donations

Springfield City Council committee · April 29, 2026
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Summary

At the meeting residents described eviction and homelessness struggles, criticized a policing study and promoted local blood drives and cultural events; staff offered follow-up assistance to an attendee facing imminent homelessness.

During the public-comment portion of the April 28 committee meeting, several residents addressed housing, policing and public-health concerns.

Allison Ford (speaker 8) told the council she has won her eviction case but still faces homelessness and recounted an alleged illegal landlord entry incident that led to a trespassing charge against her. She said her criminal-record status makes finding housing difficult.…

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