Saturday, April 2, 2016

Problem Solved

The Los Angeles City Council approved a law Wednesday [...] that was adopted in June -- limit[ing] storage on sidewalks, parkways and alleys citywide to what homeless people can fit in a 60-gallon container, about the size of a city recycling or trash bin [with the lid closed].

The measure passed on a 13-1 vote, with Councilman Gil Cedillo opposing.

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Under the law, homeless people can be cited or arrested on a misdemeanor charge for failing to clear the sidewalks or failing to take down their tents between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.

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"We recognize this is just one step forward to address the homelessness crisis," said Carol Schatz, president of the Central City Assn. of Los Angeles.   LA Times
...but hey, do what you want...you will anyway.

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