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Camping Ordinance Under Fire | Joplin News
Joplin’s city council is revisiting its controversial camping ordinance, which has issued 85 citations and $7K in fines since August—mostly with warnings first. While officials say the message is getting out, advocates argue the tweaks, like swapping “blanket” for “bedding,” are too small. One homeless advocate called the meeting disheartening, noting the real need is for basic dignity, not just enforcement. Council members mostly approve the current approach, but some push for stricter rules, including allowing police to cite people sleeping on private property visible to the public. The…
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