Councilman’s provocative proposal goes viral suggesting residents who voted for open border should help out housing migrants
Naperville, an affluent suburb situated approximately 30 miles west of Chicago, has opted against progressing with a proposed plan that would involve residents opening their homes to house migrants. The decision follows a viral proposal by city council member Josh McBroom, who suggested the creation of a “sign-up” sheet for residents willing to accommodate migrants.
Concerns had arisen in Naperville about potential spillover effects from Chicago’s challenges in housing migrants, prompting the contemplation of community-driven solutions. However, on Thursday, city staff deemed resident sign-ups unnecessary, citing the efforts of state and federal agencies in compiling lists of shelters for migrants in need of housing. This is exactly the mindset McBroom was attempting to call attention to.
McBroom’s impactful proposal gained widespread attention after a video of his comments during a Jan. 16 council meeting circulated on social media. The city council member expressed the necessity of addressing the topic, which he believed was being avoided by his colleagues. McBroom clarified that his proposal targeted residents whose votes supported the “open border policy” of the Biden years.