Proposal to Ban Homeless Encampments in some Areas of Saint John Wins Council Support

Proposal to ban homeless encampments in some areas of Saint John wins council support

Tents and other unofficial shelters would be banned from "red zones" in Saint John, including school and playground areas, under a proposed policy backed by city council Monday night.

Councillor wants encampments cleared, council votes to pass 'red zones'

SAINT JOHN – Council has officially demarcated “red zones” that prohibit homeless encampments in certain areas as part of the Housing for All strategy articulated last year. It passed 9-1 Monday night.

Saint John: Homeless Encampment Ban Wins Council Vote - Archyworldys

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Saint John - City releases plan to implement Red Zones as part of the Housing for All Strategy

At the September 8 meeting of Common Council, City staff presented the next phase of the Housing for All Strategy, outlining the implementation of Red Zones, which are areas where tents, encampments. . .