Homeless Ordinance
Summary
Seaside just passed a new ordinance targeting homeless activity, so expect more enforcement downtown and possible changes in where people can sit, camp, or loiter. Supporters say it will clean up streets; critics warn it pushes vulnerable people around without adding housing.
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Impact analysis
Taxpayers could end up paying more for police enforcement, cleanup, and court costs, while social-service spending may get squeezed or shifted.
Downtown businesses and residents who want cleaner, quieter streets could see some relief.
People experiencing homelessness could face citations, displacement, or criminal records for basic survival activities in public.
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