Homelessness at center of hourslong city council meetings in Phoenix and Tempe

The most recent Tempe and Phoenix council meetings took more than 12 hours combined.

Homeless advocates aired their fury in one city while leaders in the other added oversight to a contract with a nonprofit offering services to unhoused people.

Dozens of people were at Tempe City Hall to share their concern over a now unanimously approved ordinance expanding permit requirements for park events. Many accused Tempe leaders of trying to stop homeless aid groups from using public space…

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