‘We Are Better than This Ordinance’ — Greenville Adopts Rule Critics Say Criminalizes Homelessness

Greenville City Council passes 'no camping' ordinance

The city of Greenville is cracking down on homelessness.

Greenville passes anti-camping law with new promises as critics say it’s an effort to hide a problem

City Council members voted to ban sleeping in public on sidewalks and benches, promising to open a day shelter and restrooms in a controversial ordinance.

‘We are better than this ordinance’ — Greenville adopts rule critics say criminalizes homelessness

Greenville City Council passed an ordinance Monday night making it illegal for people experiencing homelessness to lie down or set up shelter on city property.

Greenville City Council passes second reading of anti-camping ordinance

The law would not apply to city-permitted events, anyone under 18, people experiencing medical emergencies and grassy park areas.

Cheyenne City Council downs public camping fine hike, additional solicitor restrictions

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — After some debate over First Amendment rights and homeowner privacy, the Cheyenne City Council opted against advancing an amendment to the ordinance restricting door-to-door solicitation, following the defeat of a separate camping penalty amendment. The measure to amend residential door-to-door solicitor restrictions, which sought to expand the types of soliciting prohibited at residences displaying a “no solicitors” notice, cla…