Voters Saturday approved Proposition B, a reinstatement of Austin’s public camping ban. It penalizes those who camp in public spaces not designated by the Austin Parks and Recreation Department.
In 2019, Austin City Council voted to repeal previous city bans on camping, sitting and lying in public spaces.
Since that time, tent cities have spring up under numerous underpasses and in median strips. Several recent fires in the encampments have drawn alarm from residents and passers-by.
Nearly 60% of voters approved the measure Saturday, showing strong bipartisan support in the largely liberal Capitol city.
Opponents said the repeal of the camping ban has acted like a magnet to bring homeless from many other areas into the city.
Nearly 60% of voters approved the measure Saturday, showing strong bipartisan support in the largely liberal Capitol city.
Opponents said the repeal of the camping ban has acted like a magnet to bring homeless from many other areas into the city.
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