Boise Mayor voices concerns over anti-camping law

Boise Mayor voices concerns over anti-camping law

(Downtown Boise / Facebook)Earlier this month, Gov. Brad Little signed Senate Bill 1141 into law, prohibiting people from camping and sleeping on public property in cities with a population larger than 100,000 residents.Across the country, camping bans have become more common. But here in Boise, some are worried that the new law could further victimize those experiencing homelessness and remove discretion from local authorities.Boise Mayor Laure…

Fresno's anti-camping law is working - for businesses

It’s been a little over six months since Fresno’s city and county leaders passed anti-encampment ordinances to tackle the rise of homeless campsites. The move was largely seen as a win for local homeowners, small businesses and schools — all of whom leaders say comprised a silent majority of constituents who were at their wits’ end.That group has remained largely silent, as some fear getting their names published will lead to facing criticism fr…