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POLL: Should cities be allowed to permanently close public spaces to camping under emergency orders?

A city emergency order cleared homeless camps near Andresen Road, citing public health and environmental concerns. This week’s poll asks if cities should have authority to close such areas permanently.

By Clark County Today · August 1, 2025
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A city emergency order cleared homeless camps near Andresen Road, citing public health and environmental concerns. This week’s poll asks if cities should have authority to close such areas permanently.
A city emergency order cleared homeless camps near Andresen Road, citing public health and environmental concerns. This week’s poll asks if cities should have authority to close such areas permanently.

The city of Vancouver recently cleared long-standing homeless camps near Andresen Road under an emergency order citing environmental and public health concerns

Homeless camps along the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail near Andresen Road — long a source of concern for nearby residents — have now been cleared following a city-issued emergency order. The City of Vancouver cited public health, safety, and environmental risks as justification for permanently closing the area to camping. With similar actions taking place elsewhere, this week’s poll asks whether cities should have the authority to enact such closures under emergency powers.

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