Portland City Council Enacts Daytime Camping Ban

Portland City Council has passed an ordinance that bans camping in public places from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting July 7. The ban also forbids camping near parks, docks, schools, and construction zones. Repeat violators will face a $100 fine or 30 days in jail. The Portland Police Bureau will manage enforcement, but there are concerns about the impact on those living on the street and frontline workers. Some say they're worried about the ban's impact on the homeless, and that more time was needed to vet the conditions and allow for outreach.