Stockton city leaders are studying the possibility of launching safe camping and safe parking programs to help address homelessness. The City Council’s Homelessness Committee recently heard a presentation outlining the pros and cons of creating designated spaces where unhoused residents could legally park or camp with access to basic services. Advocates say it could keep families and pets together while offering stability. The full council is now considering a 6- to 12-month pilot program, which would begin with a site feasibility study, legal review, and funding strategy.

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