>>Hampton Officials Consider Proposed Ban on Public Property Camping
(Hampton, VA) -- Hampton is considering a ban on camping and storage on public property. Joe Murano with more.Preview: Voicer Script:
The proposed ordinance change would prohibit camping, sleeping, or storing items on public property, with violators facing misdemeanor charges. The Daily Press reports the city insists the ban is not aimed at the homeless population specifically, but rather at protecting public property. Critics argue that the ordinance will further marginalize people experiencing homelessness and make them more invisible in the city.