Portland advocates petition for earlier opening of warming shelters and to decriminalize camping for the homeless.

Homeless advocates in Portland are petitioning to change the city's policy on warming shelters and camping. They want shelters to open when temperatures drop below freezing or during freezing rain and snow, instead of the current policy that only opens them at 15°F or with over 10 inches of snow. The petition also seeks to decriminalize camping for homeless individuals and has gathered about 280 signatures.

December 24, 2024
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