United Way community conversation on homelessness and housing in Licking County draws 200 in search of “creative solutions”

This community forum on affordable housing — hosted by the United Way of Licking County on Tuesday, Oct. 29 — comes just eight days after Newark City Council almost unanimously approved an ordinance that introduces criminal penalties and fines against people sleeping on public property, including on public benches, sidewalks, streets and in alleyways.