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In a 8-0 vote, the council approved a policy that declares it unlawful to camp within 500 feet of any local school, day care facility, transitional living shelter or park. A violation of the ordinance could result in getting charged with a Class 3 misdemeanor and a fine of $100.
"Camping" is defined in the ordinance as using property for sleeping, storage, making fires, cooking activities or setting up tents. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said it is not safe for individuals to be living in these areas and the city will continue to help unsheltered individuals with social services. Other members of the council emphasized that the ordinance was not intended to criminalize the homeless population.
"It’s so our community members can feel safer going to their parks, and those receiving services have a higher chance of success by not being surrounded by encampments," Councilwoman Ann O'Brien said in a statement.Wednesday's action is the latest development in the city's ongoing struggle as it tries to decipher how to assist individuals living on the city's streets.
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