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North KC Bans Camping Amid Homelessness Push | Kansas City News
North Kansas City just made sleeping and camping in public spaces illegal forever — a move that’s sparking fierce debate. While the city council voted 5-2 to permanently ban the practice (originally a temporary World Cup measure), officials are now scrambling to find compassionate solutions. They’re negotiating with nonprofits to connect homeless residents like Curtis — who’s been without shelter since 2013 — to beds, services, and even a new “homeless court” option that turns citations into pathways to help. But critics warn that criminalizing survival only pushes people further from aid…
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