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The Rundown on the Homeless Ordinance, Charter Review, Toomey Apology
The primary focus is on City Manager Eric Batista's proposed homelessness ordinance, part of his broader "Disrupting the Cycle" plan, which includes a controversial $25 fine for encampments on public property. Panelists debate whether the ordinance criminalizes homelessness, the role of the Supreme Court's Grants Pass decision in enabling such legislation, and the challenges of connecting homeless individuals to existing shelter services. The conversation draws comparisons to similar ordinances passed under Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and cautionary examples from West Coast cities. Panelists…
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