Arrr! In Portland, mateys be findin' them homeless encampments still standin', blimey! Aye, them tent bans be pure hogwash, arr!
2023-07-08
Avast, ye scallywags! A fresh decree be passin' in Portland, restrictin' the landlubbers' campin' during daylight hours. But fear not, for the city ain't aimin' to enforce it just yet. Let's hear what these poor souls without a ship had to mutter.
A new ban on daytime homeless camping went into effect in Portland, but it seems that little has changed on the city's streets. Tents are still sprawled across sidewalks, and many homeless individuals believe that the new policy will not bring about meaningful change. One homeless man, Michael, expressed his frustration at the situation, stating that he is tired of constantly moving and that authorities will have to force him to leave. The city council passed the ordinance with a 3-1 vote, restricting camping to nonrestricted areas overnight and prohibiting camping in parks or within 250 feet of certain locations during the day. However, as of now, neither the city nor the police have begun enforcing the new rules. Mayor Ted Wheeler's office has announced plans for a "summer of education" before enforcement begins. Some homeless individuals hope that they can resist the ban, while others believe it will make the situation worse by forcing homeless people to wander the city during the day. Violators of the ordinance will receive warnings and could face fines or jail time. Critics of the ban worry that it will just result in homeless people being moved from one street to another without addressing the underlying issues. The debate continues on how best to handle the homeless crisis in Portland.