Candidate Ripple supports exploring safe parking; Rice stresses service connections
Sep 3, 2026
Sep 3, 2026
Jason Ripple backed piloting a safe parking program using facilities such as the Sunnyview Expo Center; Darren Rice said safe parking may help but emphasized the need to connect people to human services and clarify staffing responsibilities.
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When asked about gaps in Winnebago County homeless services, both candidates said they would support steps to reduce harms but differed on emphasis.
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