SPRINGFIELD — City leaders have asked people living in a homeless encampment at a local park to leave.
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As reported on News Center 7 Daybreak and 11:00, Springfield City leaders said they have health and safety concerns with this encampment.
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Springfield leaders said, “Our goal is to respectfully and safely resolve all remaining encampments.”
Chris Torowski said he goes to Snyder Park occasionally and does see a lot of homeless people.
“As long as they’re not doing anything, that’s fine,” he said.
He heard about the city’s plan to remove people and had some questions.
“If they’re gonna move them to a shelter, then more power to them. But if they’re not, then leave them be,” Torowski said.
News Center 7 reached out to city leaders for clarification on their plan.
Community Development Director Logan Cobbs said in a statement that the city provided those living in the park with a one-month notice.
City leaders said they are working closely with area partners to help people transition to more stable housing.
Those living in the encampment at Snyder Park have until May 5 to leave.
We will continue to follow this story.
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