From our friends in the Affordable Housing Consortium

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From: Affordable Housing Consortium - Tacoma-Pierce County <info@tpcahc.org>
Date: Fri, Dec 3, 2021, 4:54 PM
Subject: Tell Tacoma City Council NO Camping Ban!
To: <maureenhowardconsulting@gmail.com>


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HOUSING ADVOCATES - USE YOUR VOICES
PUBLIC HEARING ON CAMPING BAN IN TACOMA
Tacoma Councilmembers are considering a law that restricts camping on public property. The latest draft proposes a fine of up to $1,000 and/or up to 90 days in jail for violating the potential camping ban.

The City wants to hear from the public and is hosting a Community Conversation to inform Councilmembers. Feedback will help shape recommendations that are presented to Council for actual legislation.

Please show up and tell Tacoma City Council NO camping ban! Being homeless should not be a crime. Camping bans do not alleviate homelessness - they create further barriers for those who cannot afford to pay steep fines. Arrest records also cause barriers to securing employment and housing. Investments in affordable housing, emergency shelters, and support services are the answer to solving homelessness.

Meeting Details:
December 6, 2021, at 5:30 PM via Zoom (click here).
 Dial-in: (253) 215-8782
Webinar ID: 881 6186 1974
Passcode: 511947

Plan to be on time - they are conducting a Zoom poll right at the beginning and it's important for us to tell them - no camping ban!

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