The Metro Council delayed a bill last week that would fund surveillance cameras in parks where homeless encampments exist. Days later, members of the council received a curious invitation.
“In discussions with Social Services/MHID and Parks, we thought it might be helpful to set up opportunities for Council to visit and observe some of the homeless encampments in our Metro Parks,” reads an email to Metro councilmembers from the mayor's office. “We recognize we have requested a significant amount of funding in recent weeks for supporting this work, with some legislation still pending. We invite you all to come and meet with Metro employees and service providers joining us doing work on the ground.”
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