ASHLAND, Ore. — A recent 4 to 2 vote in favour of an amendment to the civil expulsion ordinance in the Ashland City Council aims to give officers a quicker way to expel individuals who exhibit chronic negative behavior.

Ashland Expulsion Ordinance Updated With Quicker Way To Expel Chronic Negative Behavers

The recent amendment to the Expulsion Ordinance aims to provide officers with a more responsive tool to address negative behavior, but it is still up to a judge to decide on expulsion. It seeks to address issues within two Enhanced Law Enforcement Zones in the downtown area and from Ashland Street to Exit 14.

An important amendment for public safety still requires qualifying behavior at the beginning. Local law enforcement now has the authority to expel chronic misbehavers. Law enfor

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