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Speakers warn Houston civility ordinance changes could criminalize people experiencing homelessness
Summary
Multiple public commenters urged council members to reject or reconsider proposed changes to a civility ordinance, saying the measures risk creating barriers to outreach and could push people away from services.
Several members of the public urged Houston City Council to reconsider proposed changes to a civility ordinance, saying enforcement could criminalize people who are unhoused and undermine outreach and housing efforts.
Dr. Mudik Alotra, a family physician who leads a street medicine team at Healthcare for the Homeless Houston, told the council that long-term trust-building is essential for persuading people on the street to accept housing. He described a…
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