Aaron Wiedemann, left, and Marshall Mercer, executive director of Hope Brokers Inc., kick off a listening session with unhoused people Tuesday at Lithgow Library in Augusta. Wiedemann, who is homeless and lives in Augusta, estimated about 100 people are unhoused in the city.

Rhye Duffany, who has been a guest at the Augusta Overnight Emergency Warming Center, speaks during a listening session Tuesday at Lithgow Library in Augusta. Duffany plans to live in a tent when the shelter closes at the end of the month and said he fears being evicted by police.

At-Large Councilor Courtney Gary-Allen speaks during a listening session with unhoused people Tuesday at Lithgow Library in Augusta. Gary-Allen said she plans to sponsor a proposal to review the city's ordinances and see where people could be allowed to set up tents. Overnight camping is not currently allowed on city property.

Joey LaBelle talks about becoming unhoused after moving to Augusta during a listening session Tuesday at Lithgow Library in Augusta.

Lt. Jesse Brann, patrol division commander for Augusta Police, addresses concerns about unhoused people being evicted from campsites during a listening session Tuesday at the Lithgow Library in Augusta. Brann said police give people camping on city property advance notice that they have to leave before removing any campsites.

Aaron Wiedemann, right, shakes hand with Lt. Jesse Brann, patrol division commander for Augusta Police, after he spoke during a listening session with unhoused people Tuesday at Lithgow Library in Augusta.

Bryan "Preacher" Blystone speaks during a listening session Tuesday at Lithgow Library in Augusta.

Ward 2 Councilor Kevin Judkins speaks during a listening session with unhoused people Tuesday at Lithgow Library in Augusta. Judkins said the council will discuss setting aside a spot where unhoused people can camp after the emergency overnight warming center closes for the season.

Brandon Long speaks about the difficulties of being unhoused during a listening session Tuesday at Lithgow Library in Augusta.

Wrapped Up Coffee House & Kitchen co-owner Ryan Hill speaks during a listening session with unhoused people Tuesday at Lithgow Library in Augusta. He said he wants to be welcoming to homeless people but bad behavior by a few — including leaving needles from drug use on in the restaurant's toilets — has been a challenge.

Chris Shaw, an owner of John Sullivan’s Pub, speaks during a listening session with unhoused people Tuesday at Lithgow Library in Augusta.

Ward 2 Councilor Kevin Judkins left, listens as Debbie Mattson, a volunteer with the Unitarian Universalist Community Church in Augusta, speaks during a listening session Tuesday at Lithgow Library in Augusta. The church hosted a breakfast for unhoused people on Saturday mornings throughout the winter.