'That's awesome!': Homeless people in Brockton react to mayor's veto of anti-camping law.

People who are homeless in the city were pleased that the mayor vetoed the ordinances, which would impose a $200 fine for anyone camping on public land and a $50 fine for loitering. The ordinances marked the first attempt by city councilors to curb the rising homelessness crisis in Brockton.

https://www.enterprisenews.com/story/news/homelessness/2024/12/06/brockton-ma-homeless-camping-loitering-ordinances-mayor-robert-sullivan-vetoes/76793524007/

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Souls

Homelessness and traffic control is a huge problem in my state I didn't have a chance to read the article but I hope he comes up with something that will help control the problem it's truly sad everyone deserves a home and a safe place to rest their head at night.

Heartlander · 80-89, M

@Souls We were just watching the city commissioners fight over this. Each side insists that it's an "either-or" question, but it really is "both".

People are homeless for a variety of reasons and there is no single solution. A good first step may be to differentiate between homeless drug addicts and those who are homeless for other reasons.

LeopoldBloom · M

They’re planning on doing the same thing here. I’m not sure where people are supposed to go.

GrinNude · 61-69, C

@LeopoldBloom They are supposed to remain out of sight and out of mind. They are not supposed to be public reminders of our societal failures.

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