The leader of a group advocating for the homeless in Kentucky since 1987 said a bill that passed the state House Thursday would hurt the homeless – and local governments and nonprofits trying to house them. Adrienne Bush is the executive director of the Homeless and Housing Coalition of Kentucky. She said the bill dubbed the Safer Kentucky Act’s banning of street camping in public places will leave some with nowhere to go.
“Our primary concern is that it doesn't take into account rural counties where there just aren't any shelter options. And then even in our cities like Lexington, when shelters are at full capacity, and they don't have room for additional folks.”
