Minneapolis council’s costly encampment response plan passes, likely to be vetoed

A controversial plan addressing homeless encampments, while getting enough votes for approval, may never see the light of day.

The Humane Encampment Response ordinance does and calls for many things, creating a heavy lift for the city of Minneapolis and needs a lot of public dollars — including providing portable bathrooms, hand washing station, needle disposal supplies, and more.

It also sets up a seven-day pre-closure notice and provides free storage, which city staff says alone would cost millions. The ordinance also includes ensuring people have access to services and shelter…

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