Portland daytime camping ban set for city council vote Wednesday

At least one commissioner has said they will vote against the ban, while another is hoping to make changes to it. If passed, it would go into effect in July.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Signs of protest were widely visible outside Portland City Hall last week as the council began debating a controversial proposal from Mayor Ted Wheeler to ban daytime camping in the city. The ordinance is scheduled to come back for a council vote Wednesday afternoon, but not every commissioner is on board.

The ban would prohibit camping on city property from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with a 24-hour prohibition in place for certain

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