The homeless camp ordinance dominated Chillicothe Council again, and Kevin Coleman was there.
The proposed legislation to prohibit camping on city land is no longer on standby, but it may be further revised. Its sponsor, Julie Preston, took it out of being "committed"...but implied it may not see a vote for passage in its current form.
She had a vote to "lay it on the table," which she said means that it will expire if no action is taken with it before next the council vote. Preston said this was a "regroup" on the issue.
She also said an exception had been removed from the language previously because it created a constitutional issue.
There was more pushback from a full audience during the council session, after a committee meeting on it last Monday.
In response to complaints about short notice for her committee meeting, Preston said council rules require only 24-hour notification, and because of her work schedule, last Monday was the only time she could have the meeting.
Preston said she and councilwoman Allison Henderson had a good visit to the homeless shelter Wednesday, and complimented the efforts there.
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