Proposed Fresno ordinance would prohibit homeless encampments in public areas [Video]

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — On Friday, the City of Fresno revealed new details about its ordinance that would prohibit encampments in public spaces.

“This next phase of helping the homeless residents is to ensure they are not enabling their ongoing drug use and criminal activity,” said Councilmember Miguel Arias of District 3.

“That leads to unsafe neighborhoods and prolongs their own homeless status.”

The announcement comes one day after Governor Gavin Newsom put out an executive order, directing state agencies to come up with a plan to remove encampments on state property.

City leaders say the homeless crisis isn’t a Republican or a Democrat issue, it’s a community one.

“You have both Democrats and Republicans up here saying enough is enough,” said Councilmember Tyler Maxwell of District 4.

“We will continue to invest unprecedented levels of money into these services, shelters, and permanent …