A demand from Save Austin Now on Wednesday that the 3rd Court of Appeals “do its job.” A new radio ad just launched calling on the court to stop delaying a ruling on the Proposition B lawsuit. Prop B reinstated Austin’s homeless camping ban three years ago, but Save Austin Now says it is still not being fully enforced. The “Do Your Job” radio ad is now playing on KLBJ 590am.
“Why has the homeless camping ban not been fully enforced? In May 2021 more than 90,000 Austin voters reinstated the homeless camping ban, ending Steve Adler’s camping disaster. Since then, it’s been crickets. Now the Supreme Court ruled cities like Austin can enforce homeless camping bans. More than 500 days ago Save Austin Now sued the city for refusing to FULLY enforce the camping ban. The City of Austin is using delay tactics.
The radio ad also accuses the City of Austin of using “delay tactics.” Wednesday afternoon a city spokesperson responded to our request for an interview with the following statement. Enforcement of the camping ban is a complex process that requires careful planning and coordination among various City departments, social service providers, and law enforcement agencies. Our primary goal is to ensure that enforcement actions are conducted in a manner that is humane, respectful, and legally sound. This involves providing adequate notice to individuals affected, offering alternative shelter options, and ensuring that our actions comply with individual rights.