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Callers urge action on Grand Circus homelessness and propose stricter rules on aggressive panhandling
Summary
Public commenters urged the council to address homelessness and street scams at Grand Circus Park and proposed stronger ordinances against aggressive solicitation while asking for more shelters and services.
Multiple public commenters told the Internal Operations Committee on April 30 that downtown sites such as Grand Circus Park have become magnets for homelessness and street scams and called on the city to respond with services and tighter enforcement of aggressive solicitation.
Steven Haring, a caller who identified himself as a resident concerned about downtown conditions, said Grand Circus is…
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