ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Allentown City Council on Wednesday night announced it will hold a special meeting to review a proposed ordinance that is being considered to protect the public health and safety of unsheltered homeless residents.
The meeting will take place on Dec. 17 at 6 p.m.
Council President Daryl L. Hendricks said the proposed bill is designed to create procedures relating to the city responses to people who are homeless or living outdoors, and will set standards and procedures for remedying unsafe conditions and protecting the rights and property of homeless individuals.
Hendricks also announced a special meeting has been scheduled for Dec. 10 to adopt the ordinances related to the 2026 budget.