This story was originally posted on MyNorthwest.com
A vote is set for next week, as the Tacoma City Council considers a proposal that would further expand the city’s camping ban.
Tacoma’s current ban, which prohibits camping near schools, shelters, and daycares, was passed in 2022 after Councilmember John Hines drafted the measure in response to a sharp increase in public health and safety concerns reported by community members regarding areas near Tacoma shelters…