SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — An advertising campaign that encourages people to not give money directly to panhandlers is restarting in Sioux Falls.
The city says it spreads awareness on the best ways to help people experiencing homelessness, but it has received some pushback from community members.
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Here’s what the five candidates looking to become the next mayor of Sioux Falls have to say about the campaign.
People in Sioux Falls are seeing signs that read “Cash handouts don’t help. But you can.” The city says the goal is to spread awareness of other ways people can help such as volunteering or donating money to local organizations. Officials say that is the best way to help people experiencing homelessness. Like the rest of candidates in the Sioux Falls mayoral race, the messaging has been on Christine Erickson’s radar…