PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – After the City of Portland announced Thursday it will resume enforcement of its camping ban, Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez is set to address how his office will play a key role in this venture.

Enforcement of the camping ban ordinance — which Portland City Council passed in 2024 — will restart November 1 after Mayor Keith Wilson paused enforcement in February, as the city and partner organizations built hundreds of emergency shelter beds.

With enforcement back in place, the city says it will emphasize connecting Portlanders to shelters and services rather than emphasizing arrest.

The city said Portlanders should not expect a sharp increase in the number of citations in the coming weeks, noting as the city adds resources, outreach teams and enf

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