Raquel Kooper

1 month ago | njspotlightnews.org | Pam Baker |Raquel Kooper

On April 22, Summit’s Common Council chambers were packed for nearly seven hours of deliberation on legislation that could incarcerate people simply for lacking shelter. The original ordinance would allow the authorities to impose jail sentences of up to 90 days or financial penalties of up to $2,000 on anyone found sleeping outdoors. This harsh measure targets just five unhoused residents in one of New Jersey’s most affluent communities.