Ordinance No. 864 was approved with a 5-2 vote and expands on previous restrictions set in place.

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Burien enacts tougher public camping ban

In a contentious 5-2 vote, the Burien City Council passed an ordinance Monday enacting a public camping ban. The outcome has already sparked significant debate within the community. The ordinance, which amends sections of the Burien Municipal Code, aims to address the city’s ongoing issues with homelessness and public camping. This ordinance is the same one that King County has previously refused to enforce, leading to ongoing lawsuits between t…

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(The Center Square) – The Burien City Council on Monday passed emergency Ordinance 864 with a 5-2 vote to ban camping or residing on public property at all times, "without

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Burien City Council passes emergency ordinance expanding public camping ban

This decision aligns with the Supreme Court's ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson, which permits cities to prohibit sleeping in public spaces.

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With temperatures dropping dangerously low this week, some are questioning why the Burien City Council voted to expand the city's camping ban.

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The Burien City Council meeting on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 covered a range of topics, from immigrant protection to strategies for reducing homelessness. Concerns were raised about the city’s stance on assisting ICE in arrests, prompting discussion about state laws and local police involvement. The council also addressed the merging of the Parks & Arts Advisory Boards and approved changes to the Unlawful Public Camping law, a decision met with publ…

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