US EditionSacramento Is Considering Banning Homeless People From Sleeping Outside City Hall
- Sacramento's Law and Legislation Committee approved a proposed ordinance banning homeless people from sleeping or sitting anywhere on City Hall property at all times.
- This proposal reverses a 2018 policy that allowed overnight sleeping on City Hall grounds and follows Mayor Kevin McCarty's request amid safety and access concerns.
- Police Chief Sands clarified that while first offenses would incur fines, repeated noncompliance might result in trespassing charges, and noted that enforcement efforts are strained in affected locations such as Stratford Road.
- Camp Resolution is a resident-managed homeless encampment situated on property owned by the city, with only 16 trailers provided instead of the initially planned 33; it currently accommodates 51 people and has a waitlist nearing 800 despite ongoing safety and legal concerns.
- The ordinance will go to the full City Council for final approval later, aiming to reduce cleanup efforts at City Hall and requiring increased outreach before enforcement begins.
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City-Sanctioned Homeless Camp in Sacramento Now Under Threat of Prosecution. What Went Wrong
Camp Resolution, a completely self-governed, city-sanctioned homeless encampment, was supposed to be a model Sacramento could copy for future sites. That didn’t happen, and now it’s under threat of prosecution.
Hanford Sentinel
The Sacramento BeeSacramento may ban homeless from sleeping at City Hall at mayor’s request
SACRAMENTO — Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty is spearheading a policy that would prohibit homeless people from sleeping outside City Hall overnight — a reversal of the city’s approach to homelessness under his predecessor.
New Bill Proposes Regional Agency to Address Sacramento's Housing, Homelessness Issues - Davis Vanguard
Senator Angelique Ashby has introduced Senate Bill 802, which would establish a new regional agency to coordinate housing and homelessness programs across Sacramento County, in an effort to address the region's persistent housing and homelessness crisis.
Moses Lake City Council Considers Stricter Camping and ‘Sit-Lie’ Ordinances to Address Encampments, Sidewalk Issues
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake City Council on Tuesday weighed new draft ordinances that would toughen regulations on camping and public conduct, as city leaders face mounting frustration over homeless encampments and sidewalk blockages in commercial areas.
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