Minneapolis mayor vetoes ‘humane’ encampment ordinance

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed an ordinance Thursday that would have mandated the city provide portable bathrooms and handwashing stations for large homeless encampments and, in most cases, give those living there at least one week’s notice before the camp is shut down.

The vote on whether or not to override the veto will be taken up by the new council in January — which includes four newcomers. The current council will not be able to take action on this veto unless the mayor calls a special session.

A spokesperson for the mayor said Frey does not plan to do so…

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