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Spokane City Council members will introduce the “Safe and Accessible Spaces” ordinance aimed at addressing obstruction and unauthorized camping. The ordinance seeks to create designated areas for individuals experiencing homelessness while ensuring public spaces remain accessible.
Spokane City Council members will introduce the “Safe and Accessible Spaces” ordinance aimed at addressing obstruction and unauthorized camping. The proposed measure seeks to create designated areas for camping while ensuring public safety and accessibility.
Spokane City Council members will introduce the “Safe and Accessible Spaces” ordinance to address unauthorized camping and obstruction during Monday’s Public Safety and Community Health Committee meeting. The ordinance grants Spokane Police Department officers discretion to enforce camping regulations and connect individuals with services. Council members emphasize a balanced approach to address public safety and support vulnerable populations.
Spokane City Council members will introduce the “Safe and Accessible Spaces” ordinance aimed at addressing obstruction and unauthorized camping. The measure seeks to create designated areas for safe camping to improve community safety and accessibility.
Spokane City Council will introduce a new ordinance called “Safe and Accessible Spaces” to address obstruction and unauthorized camping. The legislation grants Spokane Police officers discretion to offer services or cite violators while enforcing the law against repeat offenders. Council members emphasize the need for a balanced approach to support vulnerable individuals while maintaining public safety.
Spokane City Council will introduce the "Safe and Accessible Spaces" ordinance at the Public Safety and Community Health Committee meeting on Monday. The legislation criminalizes public camping and obstruction of public property while granting police discretion to offer services to those in need. Council members advocate for a balanced approach to address homelessness and public safety.
Spokane City Council members will introduce a new ordinance, “Safe and Accessible Spaces,” aimed at addressing obstruction and unauthorized camping. The proposal reflects the city's ongoing efforts to manage public spaces and enhance community safety.
Spokane City Council members will introduce a new ordinance aimed at addressing obstruction and unauthorized camping during Monday's Public Safety and Community Health Committee meeting. The "Safe and Accessible Spaces" ordinance provides police discretion to offer services to susceptible individuals and enforce penalties for repeat violators.
Spokane City Council members will introduce the "Safe and Accessible Spaces" ordinance at Monday's Public Safety and Community Health Committee meeting. The legislation aims to make camping and obstruction of public property illegal while providing Spokane Police with discretion to offer services to willing suspects or cite repeat offenders.
Spokane City Council will introduce the “Safe and Accessible Spaces” ordinance at Monday’s Public Safety Committee meeting. The legislation allows police discretion to offer services to individuals willing to accept them and to cite repeat violators of camping and obstruction laws on public property.