Affluent New Jersey city considers controversial ordinance that would fine or jail homeless people for sleeping outside

Source: New York Post

A tony New Jersey city is considering approving a controversial new ordinance that would fine or jail homeless people found sleeping in public spaces. Summit Councilman Jamel Boyer, a Republican, introduced the ordinance last Tuesday, claiming it serves to “preserve the safe and accessible use of public property for all residents, pedestrians and businesses. ” 4 Republican Councilman Jamal Boyer proposed the ordinance that would fine and jail homeless people found sleeping in public spaces.