PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The City of Portland has released updates on the enforcement of its camping ban ordinance, nearly one week after it was resumed.
Enforcement of the camping ban ordinance — which Portland City Council passed in 2024 — restarted on Nov. 1 after Mayor Keith Wilson paused enforcement in February as the city and partner organizations built hundreds of emergency shelter beds.
With enforcement back in place, the city says it is emphasizing connecting Portlanders to shelters and services rather than arrest.
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“I’m proud of the job our outreach workers and officers have done,” said Mayor Keith Wilson. “We’re leading with compassion and lifesaving shelter, and focusing on the safety, sanitation, and accessibility of our public spaces. Pursuing open warrants is an important part of this strategy. For some, it’s an opportunity to resolve the issues keeping them on the streets, while others must be held accountable for preying on our community.”…