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 ‘Ridiculous’: Chico councilmembers clash over anti-camping ordinances

 ‘Ridiculous’: Chico councilmembers clash over anti-camping ordinances

City Council debates the roles of compassion and accountability in dealing with homelessness
Two clashing philosophies on homelessness raised tensions during the Oct. 6 Chico City Council meeting as the city prepares for a Post-Warren Settlement Age. City Attorney Ryan Jones presented a proposed overhaul to the City’s anti-camping ordinances, with some amendments shifting the city to the same path it was on prior to the city being sued. The result of that …

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Reader Comments

Oct 08
“The conservatives on City Council do not seem to have one decent compassion synapse in their collective brains. I foresee the City losing many dollars because of their inability to think out…”
Pat Estrada on  ‘Ridiculous’: Chico councilmembers clash over anti-camping ordinances
Oct 08
“look unprepared? He was unprepared! Why does Ryan Jones still have a job today? Seriously?”
Scotty Franzyshen on  ‘Ridiculous’: Chico councilmembers clash over anti-camping ordinances
Oct 08
“No easy answers here. There has to be a way beyond the understandable humanity vs. quality of life/rule of law argument. I do appreciate this well-rounded report by Chris Hutton/Chico Sol.”
Scott Howard on  ‘Ridiculous’: Chico councilmembers clash over anti-camping ordinances
Oct 08
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