Union County Crisis Sparks Community Meeting | Charlotte News

Union County residents are sounding the alarm over rising public safety concerns tied to homelessness and drug use, with reports of overdoses on local trails and neighbors struggling to enjoy their own neighborhoods. City officials, including the mayor, call it “incredibly dangerous,” as police respond hundreds of times annually to the same area. Meanwhile, community leaders from the shelter are open to collaboration, setting up a crucial meeting on September 14th at the Union County Farmers Market at 6 PM to find balanced, practical solutions that address both safety and support for those in need. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f0cc589f2220df2a