A fed, California city to criminalize the people who help to create illegal homeless camps – newspaper

Fremont, California – a controversial ban on homeless campsite was approved by Fremont Municipal Council on Tuesday night, attracting hundreds of residents to express their concerns. After more than two hours of public comments, the ordinance passed into 6-1 votes.

The new law prohibits camps for public property, including city streets, sidewalks and parks. He also criminalizes persons who “cause, resolve, help, promote or conceal such bearings. Violators are charged with a violation of $ 1,000 and up to six months in prison.

The last issue of Fremont estimates more than 800 homeless persons in the city. Mayor Raj Salvan explained that providing needs such as water is not punishable, but helping to create camps is.