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Residents tell Spokane council they oppose House Bill 1380 because it would overturn local camping ban known as Proposition 1
Summary
Council member Bridal said several people in open forum opposed House Bill 1380, which Bridal described as a bill that would overturn Proposition 1, Spokane's prohibition on camping near parks, schools, day cares and hospitals.
Council member Bridal said multiple residents used the open forum at the Spokane City Council meeting to voice opposition to House Bill 1380, which Bridal described as a measure that would effectively overturn Proposition 1.
Bridal summarized Proposition 1 as “our prohibition on camping around parks, schools, day cares, hospitals, anywhere where children and families are gonna be gathering.” The transcript excerpt does not include the names of the commenters, any council response, or specific testimony text.
There was no council vote on House Bill 1380 or Proposition 1 during the recorded excerpt; the discussion took place during public comment only.
