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A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

What Oregon says on vagrant camps

Written July 5th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

The Supreme Court’s Grants Pass decision upheld the right of cities to prohibit camping on public property. But don’t expect the ruling to make a difference in what you see on Albany streets.


Camp sites for homeless: Some numbers

Written June 23rd, 2023 by Hasso Hering

Preparations continued this week on two city-owned lots Albany officials have designated as places where homeless people can stay when they’re barred from sleeping on other public land.


Council gets ordinance to allow camp sites

Written May 21st, 2023 by Hasso Hering

In order to discourage homeless camps all over town and comply with a new state law, the Albany Police Department is asking the city council to authorize designated camping sites on public and church property.


 
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