FREMONT, Calif. (KRON) — Tons of of individuals confirmed as much as the Fremont Metropolis Council assembly Tuesday to voice their considerations on a controversial homeless tenting ban. The ordinance, which permits the town to high-quality those that assist the homeless, was accredited after greater than two hours of public feedback.
The ordinance, handed six to at least one, makes it unlawful for homeless folks to camp on public property. That features metropolis streets, sidewalks and parks.
Greater than 800 homeless persons are dwelling in Fremont, based on the town’s newest rely in 2024.
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The measure additionally targets anybody who’s “causing, permitting, aiding, abetting or concealing” a homeless encampment. It makes it a misdemeanor, punishable with a $1,000 high-quality and 6 months in jail.
The handed ordinance doesn’t make clear what the town means by “aiding” and “abetting.”
Fremont Mayor Raj Salwan stated the town is not going to punish people who find themselves attempting to assist the homeless by giving them assets like water, however it could punish those that attempt to assist arrange encampments and makeshift picket buildings.
The council had the prospect to postpone the measure to make clear the language, however determined to not wait and go the ordinance “as is.”
Mayor Salwan didn’t reply when the measure would go into impact.
