Opinion: The unseen costs of uncontrolled homeless camps on City property

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center writes that uncontrolled homeless camps on city property undermine safety, businesses, and livability. He points to Camas’ recent camping ban and stresses pairing enforcement with affordable housing, mental health, and addiction services to address root causes. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-unseen-costs-of-uncontrolled-homeless-camps-on-city-property/ #Opinion #MarkHarmsworth #WashingtonPolicyCenter #Homelessness #Camas #PublicSafety #AffordableHousing #AddictionTreatment #MentalHealth