Politics & Government

Village of Oak Lawn Addresses FAQS on Homeless Shelter Ordinance

Oak Lawn Village Board members address homeless advocates' FAQs on proposed shelter ordinance.

OAK LAWN, IL -- The Village of Oak Lawn has issued a statement offering what village officials describe as "clarification" of its proposed temporary shelter ordinance. Oak Lawn's Planning and Development Commission recommended the ordinance for approval following a 2 1/2-hour public hearing last week. Virtually everyone who spoke during the hearing expressed concern about the proposed ordinance.

The proposed temporary shelter ordinance goes before the Oak Lawn trustees for a full vote on Nov. 14. Read the village's full statement.

FAQ Oak Lawn Shelter Ordinance by Bradley Jones on Scribd

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