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“Basically your existence is criminalized, because each night you are ultimately going to be in violation of the law if there’s not enough shelter space,” said Chris Harris, director of the Criminal Justice Project at the non-profit Texas Appleseed. Canvassers for Prop B have misled the public, selling the idea that their specious solution somehow helps people experiencing homelessness, Harris said. That delusion, in turn, has convinced voters that a “yes” vote benefits both them and the people being conveniently swept out of sight. But in reality, warrants and jail time would only make it harder for people to access housing and employment opportunities. And Prop B could especially hurt Black Austinites, who account for only about 8% of the area’s total population but 35% of people experiencing homelessness. ....
Featured Video Hide Matt Mackowiak not only heads the Travis County GOP, but also founded the Save Austin Now PAC. The PAC is looking to criminalize homeless camping to “restore the city’s safety and beauty.” But, when it actually came to Austin’s safety, Mackowiak is attempting to flee to Miami. Advertisement Hide Austin Sanders, a reporter from the Austin Chronicle, first posted a screenshot of Mackowiak’s offer to his public Facebook page. “omfg Matt Mackowiak, Travis County GOP chair and anti-homeless crusader, is trying to crowdsource funds to charter a private jet to Miami tomorrow morning. Shocked at the gall of this, because he has spent so much time and money trying to make the lives of unhoused people harder,” Sanders tweeted. ....