There are currently two bills in the Oregon Legislature aimed at repealing HB 3115: Senate Bill SB645 and House Bill HB2432. HB 3115 is the law that makes it extremely…
In Oregon, if a city does not provide designated places for homeless individuals to rest or sleep, it faces both legal and practical challenges due to state laws and recent…
If you missed Part I of this serious please check it out: Oregon versus Idaho: Homelessness and Drug Addiction (Part I) - A Voice Within In part II - How…
What separates Oregon from Idaho when it comes to homelessness and drug addiction? After all, Oregon and Idaho are neighboring states. Yet Oregon ranks among the highest in both homelessness…
Temporary Resting Areas At the most recent city council meeting, the increase in designated “campsites” or “resting sites” was approved. There are a few important points to consider: This action…
I must express my concern with the direction some members of the Grants Pass City Council are taking regarding the Pathway to Stability program. There appears to be a rush…
Dear Mayor and City Council, I feel we are being betrayed by the very same people we helped elect and put our faith in. There has been no real outreach…
Background In a previous article, Understanding State and Federal Law in Regard to Homelessness, I discussed a Supreme Court ruling that effectively gave states the authority to regulate homelessness. Oregon had…
Federal Law: The supreme court ruling states: that local governments can enforce anti-camping ordinances against homeless individuals, even when no alternative shelter is available. The Court held that such enforcement…
