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Hillsdale City Council passed an amended camping ordinance proposal brought forth by its public safety committee on a 6-2 vote Monday.

The Hillsdale Public Safety Committee made revisions to a controversial camping ordinance proposal this week after a contentious public hearing May 1.

A camping ordinance proposed by the city of Hillsdale’s public safety committee was sent back to the committee by the Hillsdale City Council Monday.

Camping ordinance takes aim at homeless camps on public lands

Homelessness continues to be a focal point of the Hillsdale City Council.

The Hillsdale City Council made a number of appointments to its newly formed Homeless Task Force.

There are over 100 children in Hillsdale County who are either homeless or at risk of being homeless.

The city of Hillsdale’s Public Safety Committee laid the foundation for a reenergized Homeless Task Force Tuesday, Nov. 29.

First responders in Hillsdale were dispatched to a drug overdose in a wooded area near a popular recreation trail behind local businesses late Saturday night.

The district assessment will fund approximately 16 percent of the $6.5 million project, which should begin next spring.