GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) — The Greenville City Council narrowly passed the first reading of a new version of an anti-camping ordinance with a 4-3 vote at Monday night’s meeting.
The revised ordinance introduces exceptions for sleeping on park lawns and at permitted events, while maintaining a maximum punishment of a $10 fine and 30 days in jail.
John Martin, co-founder of Sunday Dinner with a Twist, expressed understanding for both sides of the issue, noting his own experience with homelessness. He said, “I understand the compassion, but also understand that there’s stuff that needs to be done… but it’s also making me sad that maybe they will go to jail for just lying in the streets.”…