2019-08-23 | By newsstory | 68 Hits

City officials in Austin Texas two months ago passed a controversial ordinance easing restrictions on sitting lying and camping in public places this summer a move to decriminalize behavior associated with being homeless though complaints from homeowners and business owners about the safety risks and health hazards has led to its reversal The Washington Post reportsAn estimated 2200 people are homeless in Austin a 5 increase over last years count Like many other major cities including San Francisco Los Angeles and Washington DC >>READ MORE