Auburn officials vote to cite homeless people who repeatedly refuse offer of shelter Matt Markovich, KOMO News reporter
Auburn officials mull plan to cite homeless people who repeatedly refuse offer of shelter
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Auburn city officials Monday voted to adopt a so-called “tough love” law that would allow police to issue criminal trespass citations and fine unsheltered people who repeatedly refuse offers of shelter and services from the city that could help get them off the streets.
The decision came on a split vote, with some city councilmembers saying threats of jail won t help anyone.
Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus said the intent of the ordinance is not to jail offenders or saddle them with fines they cannot pay but to give them the impetus to find lodging.
Auburn City Council OKs tough love for homeless people who repeatedly refuse help offers Matt Markovich, KOMO News reporter
Auburn officials mull plan to cite homeless people who repeatedly refuse offer of shelter
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Auburn City Council members voted Monday evening to adopt a so-called “tough love” ordinance that would allow police to issue criminal trespass citations and impose fines on homeless people who repeatedly refuse offers of shelter or services from the city that could help get them off the streets.
The measure was approved by a 4-3 as some council members insisted that threats of incarceration would not help those experiencing homelessness.
Auburn council OKs tough love ordinance for homeless who repeatedly refuse help offers Matt Markovich, KOMO News reporter
Auburn officials mull plan to cite homeless people who repeatedly refuse offer of shelter
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Auburn City Council members voted Monday evening to adopt a so-called “tough love” ordinance that would allow police to issue criminal trespass citations and impose fines on homeless people who repeatedly refuse offers of shelter or services from the city that could help get them off the streets.
The measure was approved by a 4-3 as some council members insisted that threats of incarceration would not help those experiencing homelessness.