City of Lawrence Fails to Enforce Camping Law Sparks Homelessness Rise
A public statement notes Lawrence Kansas is the only city in the state to not enforce its no camping ordinance, linked to growing homelessness. The letter urges city and Douglas County action including shelter capacity, a navigation center, accurate by name counts, service prioritization criteria, and renewed camping enforcement. The call to support Lawrence Cares Inc. lists steering committee members and paid-by line.