Pendleton group pushes city to incarcerate and remove more unhoused residents

Pendleton group pushes city to incarcerate and remove more unhoused residents

Locals experiencing homelessness and their allies say the proposal would only make the problem worse

Neighbors for a Better Pendleton gets the ball rolling on homeless issues - Elkhorn Media Group

PENDLETON – Mayor McKennon McDonald said Tuesday’s meeting of the Pendleton City Council hosted the largest crowd she can remember in her years as a councilwoman and mayor. More than 150 people attended and 44 spoke regarding the issues homelessness causes in the downtown corridor. Neighbors for a Better Pendleton is a grassroots organization comprised of business owners and other citizens who are seeking solutions that will relieve some of the …