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Town policy on homeless camping awaits U.S. Supreme Court ruling

Because of its desirability and geographic constraints limiting growth, La Conner has long dealt with a housing crunch, especially with affordable housing.

Those conditions have now contributed to a pressing side effect: homelessness.

In his written report delivered in advance of the April 23 Town Council meeting at Maple Hall, Town Administrator Scott Thomas noted that homeless people have begun camping overnight at Pioneer Park.

“The town has experienced ongoing issues stemming from homeless individuals camping in the park, primarily resulting in discarded trash and unsanitary conditions,” T...

 

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