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Trinity County adopts ordinance on encampments; homelessness ad hoc to continue outreach and camp walks
Summary
The Trinity County Board enacted an ordinance establishing County Code section 8.41 regulating encampments on public property and heard an update from the homelessness ad hoc about voluntary outreach and scheduled camp‑walks. Board members and public commenters raised concerns about criminalization, alternatives and outreach sufficiency.
The Trinity County Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance establishing County Code section 8.41, regulating encampments on public property, at its June 17 meeting.
County Administrative Officer Trent Tuthill (CAO) said the ordinance was the same measure the board considered on June 3 and presented for a second reading. The CAO and staff described the county’s approach as prioritizing outreach and voluntary connection to services; the homelessness ad hoc confirmed a multi‑agency camp walk was scheduled for June 23 to give residents information about available services.
Board discussion and public correspondence raised concerns that the ordinance could…
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