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Homeless resident asks Kewanee council for housing help; city points to outside agencies
Summary
At the June 24 meeting, Robert Von told the council he is homeless and requested help finding housing; Mayor Moore said the city lacks dedicated funding and Police Chief Kijanowski referred him to the DAART program and other agencies.
During public comment at the June 24 Kewanee City Council meeting, Robert Von said he is homeless and asked the council for assistance in finding housing. The mayor responded that the city does not maintain funds or programs specifically for rehousing individuals and offered to provide information about agencies that may assist.
Police Chief Kijanowski supplied Mr. Von with information about the DAART program and other agencies that might offer assistance. The council did not commit city funds or launch a new program at the meeting; the record shows only referrals and informational support were provided.
The exchange underscores a service gap raised during public comment and the limits of municipal authority and resources noted by the mayor.
