Austin voters to decide on restoring rules criminalizing homeless activities
by Alexandra Villarreal in Austin from US news | The Guardian on (#5H9GF)
A proposition on Saturday's ballot would impose fines for behavior such as camping, panhandling and sleeping outdoors
Summer Wright experienced homelessness on and off for years as a teenager and young adult. At no point would she have benefited from a $500 fine, or having police sweep away her belongings.
It wouldn't have urged me into a shelter. It would have urged me further away," said Wright, a member of the Austin Youth Collective.
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