Dozens march to Portland City Hall ahead of vote on whether to allow public camping over winter
The City Council is scheduled to vote on Order 68, which would temporarily end sweeps of the city's homeless encampments.
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The City Council is scheduled to vote on Order 68, which would temporarily end sweeps of the city's homeless encampments.
After lengthy public comment and an amendment brought forth by Councilor Andrew Zarro, the council supported the rezoning in a 7-2 vote.
After the City Council rejected a proposal to allow public camping for the winter, residents of the city's largest homeless encampment at Harbor View Park say they are angry, scared and confused.
It was a watershed moment in the State House, showing bipartisan action was possible on one of the most divisive issues in this age of American politics.
East Deering residents argue that the development would bring significant traffic and degrade the area's natural beauty.