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Mayor’s veto of RV-homelessness-related bill stands, after City Council vote

Mayor’s veto of RV-homelessness-related bill stands, after City Council vote

A City Council vote to override the mayor's veto of a bill addressing RV-homelessness was unsuccessful. The bill, one of six related to vehicle residency among homeless people, would have established a permit program for RV residents. However, the mayor's veto was upheld with five votes in favor of the bill, short of the six needed for an override. The mayor's alternative is a task force.

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