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Camping Ban Sparks Debate in Tukwila | Seattle News
Tukwila’s City Council is pushing a new ordinance to criminalize camping in public spaces — parks, sidewalks, even sensitive environmental zones — aiming to boost safety, clear public areas, and give police legal tools to handle persistent encampments. Up to 90 days in jail or $1,000 in fines could be on the line. The interim Police Chief calls it a last resort for those refusing help, not a solution to homelessness itself. Council members debate the ethics of criminalizing homelessness versus the staggering cleanup costs — hundreds of thousands spent, including 15 tons of waste removed from…
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