Owen Sound's Mayor Really Doesn't Want to Talk About Homelessness [Video]

Mayor Ian Boddy argued at the July 22 council meeting that homelessness in the city doesn't "fit into anything we do," before Council voted agenda items are now at his discretion.

Video from the July 22, 2024 meeting follows below.

EDITORIAL

Councilor Jon Farmer’s presentation of the most recent Bruce Grey Poverty Task Force meeting minutes on Monday night ignited a debate about the housing crisis, homelessness, and the City of Owen Sound’s responsibilities – if any.

Mayor Ian Boddy was clear in his position – that he does not beli…