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 @8YZCPT7 from Kansas  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, we can only offer, we can not force them to take help that they do not want.

 @4M78YV6answered…3yrs3Y

Yes and No. Should there be a place to house the homeless? Absolutely. Do I want them occupying public spaces intended for recreation (ie. parks)? No

 @3VSVGRSanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes but only on public property set aside for that purpose. It should not be allowed if it is impacting the publics ability to use the property for its intended use.

 @49VGR68answered…3yrs3Y

Yes: it's public property. They can't be forced to leave without committing a crime.

 @32LNXXJanswered…3yrs3Y

No, but create more social programs to provide free food, clothing and medicine as well as better and safer shelters as current are not at all "safe" spaces, which is why many refuse to stay.

 @92MDVFR from Georgia  answered…3yrs3Y

If they aren't creating a disturbance to others, actively engage in improving or maintaining the property, then I don't see an issue with their presence.

 @Ovrwatch22 from Missouri  answered…3yrs3Y

 @76WTH56 from Wisconsin  answered…3yrs3Y

 @7GQMXLT from Wisconsin  answered…3yrs3Y

Individuals have a right to traverse and loiter on public property, regardless of whether they are homeless or not, so long as they are not damaging property or otherwise depriving the rest of the public of their ability to enjoy those spaces safely. Large groups of people creating "pop-up villages" within a space not designed and designated for the purpose create a hazard for those living there, deprive the rest of the general public of its use of the property, and can create an undue and unintended burden on surrounding infrastructure. I support the rights of individuals to traverse and loiter as well as the rights of local governments to protect public assets and ensure public safety.

 @8XNYT2D from Texas  answered…3yrs3Y

 @8Z4TXWG from Wisconsin  answered…3yrs3Y

  @MSelvig from Wyoming  answered…3yrs3Y

This is a city specific issue and should be decided on that level. My personal stance is no.