Spokane City Leaders Say Current Camping Ban Isn't Working, Begin Exploring Enforcement Changes

Spokane mayor confirms upcoming changes to camping ban amid lack of enforcement

(The Center Square) – Just hours after her police chief deemed the policy unenforceable, Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown pledged Tuesday to revise her new camping ban so officers can cite for unlawful camping.

Spokane city leaders say current camping ban isn't working, begin exploring enforcement changes

Spokane's mayor and police chief say the citywide camping ban needs updates, and are exploring the option of giving police the discretion in when to make arrests.

Spokane to amend new camping ban after police chief calls it unenforceable

(The Center Square) – Spokane Police Chief Kevin Hall confirmed Monday that changes are on the way after officers didn’t issue any citations or service referrals as a result of

Spokane council, mayor's office look for urgent fix to homeless laws they passed three months ago

Three months ago, the Spokane City Council approved a new law backed by Mayor Lisa Brown outlawing the homeless from camping anywhere within city limits, though with numerous exceptions and an emphasis on outreach that opponents believed was toothless and would be ineffective.

Spokane to amend new camping ban after police chief calls it unenforceable - Everett Post

(The Center Square) – Spokane Police Chief Kevin Hall confirmed Monday that changes are on the way after officers didn’t issue any citations or service referrals as a result of the new citywide camping ban. The Spokane City Council passed the law in June after the state invalidated a voter-approved measure in April that outlawed camping within 1,000-feet of a school, park or daycare. The court said Spokane could reinstate it via the council, but…