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Committee pauses proposed stricter camping ordinance after public concerns
Summary
A proposed amendment to Cheyenne's municipal code to increase penalties and require removal for camping on public property was not advanced by the Public Services Committee after councilmembers and public speakers urged further work and coordination with social services.
The Cheyenne Public Services Committee on Nov. 17 declined to forward a proposed ordinance that would increase penalties for camping on public property and require removal for code violations, after councilmembers and members of the public raised concerns about enforcement, community impact and perceptions of punishment.
Deputy City Attorney David Hopkinson told the committee the ordinance sponsor asked the committee not to proceed at this time and staff stood ready to answer questions. Pete Laborn (City Council, Ward 1) said…
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