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Local property owner urges better coordination after surge in homeless encampments
Summary
Public commenter Will Colon told Fremont County commissioners that "our homeless population has exploded" near his family's property and asked the board to improve coordination between the sheriff's office and Cañon City police where jurisdictional confusion hampers enforcement.
Will Colon addressed the board during the public-comment period to report a recent and sharp increase in people camping on or near his family's property. "Our homeless population has exploded," Colon said, telling commissioners he has had repeated contact with law enforcement and that confusion over city/county boundaries complicates enforcement actions. He asked the board to ensure the Sheriff's Office and Cañon City Police Department coordinate their responses and clarify any memoranda of agreement or jurisdictional practices.
Commissioners acknowledged the complaint and thanked Colon for reporting the issue, saying officials will look into the communication and coordination concerns he raised. Commissioners and staff did not take formal action during the meeting but encouraged Colon to follow up directly with county law-enforcement staff to provide specific locations and times.
