Reno accepts the region’s most difficult policies against Non -Nature residents – KNPR

Camping, lying, sitting and sleeping in public places has been illegal in some parts of the city for years. But the members of the City Council approved a new ordinance on Wednesday to make these bans throughout the city.

Ward 4 Megan Ebert Council member was the only one who voted no.

“I don’t think the arrest makes it easier to get a job,” she said. “We enter the territory of the debtors’ prison.”

Mayor Hillary Sheeve was absent from the meeting she saw for more than two hours Public commentaryS

The new regulation follows Restrictions on tightening Adopted last year by the city of Sparks and Commissioners of Washo County and a recent US Supreme Court have canceled some defenses For people who are not in the Western states.

Owners of companies like Coleman Smith said the change was necessary because people who did not drive customers – and that the camps threaten public safety.

“For me and my support for this regulation, it comes down to the best part of a decade. Just somehow tired of being involved and not to see many changes, “he said.

But a coalition of leaders of faith and mutual assistance activists claim that Washoe County, which is the local authority charged with providing services to Unhasud residents, does not have enough resources to meet their needs.

And they said that the accusations of offense would simply make it difficult for people who are not on the street.

“If you vote yes, we and thousands of other people in the city of Renault, who recognize the inherent humanity of our neighbors who are unable, will boycott at the center of the business that support this inhuman ordinance,” said K. McCombs.

Deputy Prosecutor Bryan Swudi has backed out of criticism. He said the police would have to warn someone before charges. And even then, Swudi said that the ordinance gives a chance to people who are not human, allows them to look for services instead of doing time.

“You really need to work hard to be arrested and just directly in prison,” he said.

But Stephen Mallley told the City Council that it was not the fear of the police, who helped him to gather his life together after six years on the streets of Las Vegas – this is the support he received from the people who care for him.

“I understand that this law is an easy solution, but I believe we can find something better if we work together,” he said.

On the same day with the vote, the Washo County Online board They showed only nine shelter beds and five blank objects in the safe camp operated by the county.

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