The council needs to explain why they propose enacting this rule change without relying on specious statements about improving life for the homeless. What state law or court decision mandated opening City lands for 'camping' 24hrs a day? If so, does the law really say what the City thinks it says (they've gotten that wrong in the past)? Whatever the driver(s), what other options were considered and why were they dismissed. What additional resources were allotted for police and cleanup? What City lands are exempt? City hall? Police & fire? Storm water tracts? Brewery land? Did the council really think this through? There needs to be accountability and the citizens of Tumwater deserve a compelling explanation before the rule change is enacted.
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