City officials in Long Beach have announced plans to begin citing and potentially arresting homeless individuals at problematic encampments, as part of addressing homelessness through enforcement.
Deputy City Manager Teresa Chandler emphasized that enforcement actions will only be taken after multiple outreach attempts and applied human-centered approach to homelessness is still a priority.
The enforcement strategy follows a Supreme Court ruling allowing cities to restrict homeless camping in public spaces, even amidst the ongoing issue of inadequate shelter availability.
Despite the push for enforcement, the city aims to balance this with ongoing outreach efforts and a human-centered strategy, considering the complexities of homelessness.
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