Mayor Carney to Shut Down Wilmington Homeless Encampment

Mayor Carney to shut down Wilmington homeless encampment

Why Should Delaware Care? In recent years, the unhoused community in Wilmington has grown in size. In response, Mayor John Carney introduced a plan to convert an Eastside park into the only city-sanctioned encampment. Last month, pushback to city mandates at the encampment sparked protests and criticism against Carney’s oversight of the park. Now, officials have decided to close down the encampment.  Wilmington Mayor John Carney’s office notifie…

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