City Council considers ban on homeless encampments – Palo Alto Daily Post

City Council considers ban on homeless encampments – Palo Alto Daily Post

BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZDaily Post Staff Writer Redwood City Council tonight (July 21) will consider a ban on homeless encampments. But some residents fear the proposal will criminalize homelessness.  After meetings with residents in April and July, where officials received mixed responses, Assistant City Manager Patrick Heisigner is proposing a ban similar to the one in place in San Mateo County.   Heisigner’s proposal calls for removing encampment…