Evanston’s Panhandling Ordinance Moves a Step Closer to Being Repealed

Evanston’s panhandling ordinance moves a step closer to being repealed

A city committee took steps Monday night to repeal an ordinance that Evanston has had in place for decades to combat aggressive panhandling. The six-member Human Services Committee voted unanimously to recommend repealing the city’s panhandling ordinance in response to staff concerns that it might violate the U.S. Constitution. The issue next moves to the full council for deliberation and a final vote. The issue came up after the city received t…

Panhandling ordinance repeal advances

Staff says current ordinance has “constitutional infirmities,” claims “other options” can deal with aggressive panhandling.