Elkhart City Council will vote on a homeless encampment ordinance in September

By: Camille Sarabia

Posted: Aug 21, 2023 10:50 PM EDT

NOW: Elkhart City Council will vote on a homeless encampment ordinance in September

ELKHART, Ind. - The Elkhart City Council met on August 21 to discuss a new ordinance regarding homeless encampments.

The ordinance prohibits camping and storing personal property on public property.

If left unattended, these items could be confiscated.

The issue is expected to be voted on during their September 4 meeting.