Supreme Court homelessness case might not apply in Tulsa
“The court could make a narrow ruling that doesn’t affect us …,” said city spokeswoman Michelle Brooks. “Or the court could make a sweeping ruling that affects all cities.”
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“The court could make a narrow ruling that doesn’t affect us …,” said city spokeswoman Michelle Brooks. “Or the court could make a sweeping ruling that affects all cities.”
The original ordinance amendment was proposed by Mayor G.T. Bynum at TPD's request as a way to address concerns about homeless people blocking sidewalks and other rights of way.
The original ordinance amendment was proposed by Mayor G.T. Bynum at TPD's request as a way to address concerns about homeless people blocking sidewalks and other rights of way.
Among the initiatives: a 70-room low-barrier shelter, adding kennel services in shelters and clarifying city ordinances stating that it's illegal for people to block a sidewalk.