Anchorage’s Public Camping Ban: 1 Arrest, Dozens of Fires скачать в хорошем качестве

Anchorage’s Public Camping Ban: 1 Arrest, Dozens of Fires

Anchorage criminalized public camping near schools, trails, and shelters back in July — but two months later, there’s been just one arrest. Not dozens. Just one. The ordinance, introduced by Mayor Suzanne LaFrance, bans camping within 500 feet of schools, on bridges, or in public parks. The goal? “Voluntary compliance.” The result? Dozens of warnings, zero consistent enforcement. Assembly Member Daniel Volland calls the law toothless. Police Chief Sean Case says enforcing outdoor fire bans might be “disproportionately applied.” Meanwhile, Anchorage firefighters keep responding to encampment fires across the city. The question remains: Why pass laws that aren’t enforced? 🔔 Subscribe for more Alaska news breakdowns — politics, policy, and local accountability. #AnchorageNews #Alaska #Homelessness #AnchoragePolitics #PublicSafety #AnchorageLaw