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Governor Newsom wants California cities and counties to “address homeless encampments” immediately “with urgency and dignity”

FILE - ROSS CAMP, 2019
KION-TV (2019)
FILE - ROSS CAMP, 2019

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Governor Newsom on Monday released a "model ordinance" for counties and cities to implement to address homeless encampments across the state.

The model ordinance includes a number of provisions listed below which the state says can be modified based on local needs.

  • A prohibition on persistent camping in one location
  • A prohibition on encampments that block free passage on sidewalks
  • A requirement that local officials provide notice and make every reasonable effort to identify and offer shelter prior to clearing an encampment

The guidance from the Governor's previous executive order requires at least 48 hours' notice, outreach to local service providers and proper storage of items when clearing out encampments.

According to Newsom's office, California is outperforming other states with large populations in slowing down homelessness.

The state previously released a database showing where counties and cities need to improve and which need the most improving.

The entire model ordinance from the Governor's office can be read here

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