I know a little about Kline's Island, enough to know that the LCA and the city had to know about the camp being there. I had no issue with the city removing the camps from Jordan Meadows. That area was a new addition to our park system, and was causing a hardship to adjoining properties.
I was somewhat surprised when the city administration removed the camp just south of Union Street. That camp adjoined no residential real estate. I was told on good source, that eviction resulted from a complaint from Promise Neighborhoods.
Homeless camps are nothing new to any city. While traditionally, most of the occupants had social issues, in these times, high rents are another cause. No city administration is going to solve the problem and eliminate camps. Hopefully, the unfortunate occupants will find another location which doesn't result in municipal interference.
photocredit/The Morning Call: Shown above former city councilwoman Emma Tropiano, camping near Kline's Island in a protest
I'm not here to be polite or popular
This city now has at least four homeless shelters and more social programs and drop in centers than ever. This is what we are now known for and neighboring municipalities, near and far, are taking full advantage sending their homeless to Allentown. Enough.
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