People gather outside Tacoma, WA City Hall to protest expansion of camping ban

Protesters marched outside Tacoma City Hall, calling for climate justice and to protest an amendment that would expand the ...

Questions raised over cost, efficacy of expanding Tacoma’s camping ban

The issue that I have with this is that, again, I don’t know that it solves the issue,” Deputy Mayor Kiara Daniels said.

Tacoma to consider changes to public camping bans with new buffer zones

The Tacoma City Council is set to vote next week on revisions to the city’s public camping ordinance, expanding restricted ...

Should Tacoma expand the areas where homeless encampments are not allowed?

The Tacoma City Council will consider an amendment to the city’s public-camping ban that will expand the areas in which people living unhoused are prohibited from camping.
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Tacoma faces shelter bed shortage as funding dwindles, sparking community concern

TACOMA, Wash. — The city of Tacoma is grappling with a reduction in available shelter beds due to funding shortfalls nearly three years after implementing a controversial camping ban. Despite placing ...
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City of Tacoma considering expansion of camping ban ordinance

TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma City Council is considering a proposal to expand the city's existing camping ban ordinance, adding new restrictions on homeless encampments near public parks, libraries, ...
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Camping now banned on public property in Tacoma

TACOMA, Wash. — An ordinance is now in effect in Tacoma banning camping in certain parts of the city. Tacoma City Councilmemberspassed the ordinance on Oct. 11 and it took effect Monday. The ordinance ...
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Tacoma's ban on camping near homeless shelters goes into effect

TACOMA, Wash. — Starting Monday, it’s against the law to camp near a homeless shelter in Tacoma. The controversial ban was signed into law last month by the Tacoma City Council. The ordinance ...