PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Longview is cracking down on the growing “misuse” of public property.

At Longview City Council’s special meeting on Thursday, officials approved a “zero-tolerance policy” for unsanctioned camping, littering and drug and alcohol consumption on public spaces like parks, nearby rights-of-way and city-owned parking structures.

“These spaces are for the lawful use and enjoyment of the public — not for encampments, criminal activity, or unsafe habitation,” Resolution No. 2561 reads. “The ongoing misuse of these areas poses an immediate threat to public safety, health, and quality of life, and the city will no longer tolerate any violations of the law in these locations.”

The resolution also directs the city manager to utilize “all necessary resources” to enforce the ne

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