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Aurora may give its camping ban more teeth in “tough love” approach to homelessness. Not everyone is on board.

Measure would get rid of city’s 72-hour warning before disassembly of encampment could begin

Wayne “Smokey” Wilkins, 42, and Tahneaa Estes, 45, stands outside of the tent at their camp near Interstate 225 and 17th Place in Aurora, Colorado, on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. The couple, though employed for years, have recently faced joblessness and resulting housing insecurity.  (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Wayne “Smokey” Wilkins, 42, and Tahneaa Estes, 45, stands outside of the tent at their camp near Interstate 225 and 17th Place in Aurora, Colorado, on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. The couple, though employed for years, have recently faced joblessness and resulting housing insecurity. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 2:  Staff portraits at the Denver Post studio.  (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
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On Monday, the Aurora City Council will cast a final vote on an ordinance that eliminates the requirement that the city provide 72-hour notice to those camping illegally before disassembling and clearing their encampment.
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