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Ward County holds public hearing on camping ordinance as advocates urge against charging people who camp
Summary
The Ward County Commission opened a public hearing at 9:07 a.m. Aug. 19 on Ward County Ordinance 2025-3, "Camping on Public Property," with State's Attorney Roza Larson giving an overview and advocates urging outreach rather than charges.
The Ward County Commission opened a public hearing at 9:07 a.m. Aug. 19 on Ward County Ordinance 2025-3, “Camping on Public Property.” State’s Attorney Roza Larson presented an overview of the ordinance; speakers urged the commission to consider limited local resources for people who are homeless and to prioritize outreach over criminal penalties. The hearing closed at 9:26 a.m.
The ordinance under consideration governs camping on public property in Ward County. State’s Attorney Roza Larson provided the commission with the ordinance overview during…
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