NKC Permanently Bans Homeless Camping

For now . . . This is an important move to keep KC's problems from crossing the bridge. 

Context that's important: The current Supreme Court has upheld these kind of bans . . . However, the danger is that the crackdown starts a BIGGER DISCUSSION ABOUT RESOURCES FOR THE HOMELESS that so many suburban communities desperately want to avoid. 

Check-it . . .  

"The North Kansas City Council passed an ordinance permanently banning camping and sleeping on public property while also directing the mayor and city staff to develop agreements with regional partners to expand outreach, shelter-bed reservations and a homeless-court referral option for people issued citations.

"Bill 7996, the ordinance prohibiting camping and sleeping on public property, passed this month on second and final reading with 5 yes votes and 2 no votes."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

North Kansas City temporary sleeping, camping ban now permanent