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Commissioners place urban camping inquiry in suspension after business owners and residents describe camps and trash
Summary
Commissioners voted to hold a request to develop an ordinance addressing urban camping in suspension for two months after business owners and residents described tents, garbage, human waste and safety concerns at multiple public sites; county attorney will meet with the requesting commissioner to review existing ordinances and possible changes.
Commissioners voted to hold in suspension for two months a request from Commissioner Trudy Healy to refer urban camping on public streets to the Judiciary Committee and the County Attorney’s Office to develop an ordinance. The suspension gives staff time to meet with Commissioner Healy and review current ordinances before the committee pursues specific drafting or a public hearing.
Trudy Healy, the sponsor of communication number 202-5374, told the committee she preferred suspension rather than filing so that citizens who wish to speak at Judiciary can still do so. Ann Ruth, County Attorney, recommended placing the matter on file while she meets with the commissioner and reviews existing…
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