Longview City Council to vote on public camping ‘zero-tolerance’ policy

Longview City Council to vote on public camping ‘zero-tolerance’ policy

The City of Longview is considering a stricter approach to camping, drug use and littering in public parks. On Thursday, the city council is expected to vote on a “zero-tolerance” resolution that directs city police to aggressively enforce local laws about unauthorized camping. “That’s what this is about: equal enforcement, supporting our law enforcement officers in their efforts to do so, and maintaining law and order and safety in our parks,” …