Fremont is preparing to discuss a new camping ban that may outlaw camping and storage of personal property on public land. This proposal, under review, would give authorities the power to remove property left unattended for over 24 hours. Anticipated costs could exceed $1 million for increased police and waste management services. Opinions in Fremont are split, with community members both opposing and supporting the proposal. Current homeless statistics reveal significant needs, with over 600 individuals in Fremont experiencing homelessness amid rising tensions surrounding the issue.
The draft ordinance creates explicit enforcement authority for abatement of personal property left on public property for 24 hours, affecting the homeless.
With a population over 226,000, Fremont had about 612 homeless people last year, illustrating the significant challenge the city continues to face.
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