City officials say they haven't cited a single individual for accosting behavior since two homeless ordinances were introduced to the city of Grand Rapids six months ago.
The accosting ordinance aimed to limit behavior like panhandling and loitering in specific areas, like those nearby ATMs, outdoor dining and bus stops. If a person is asked by police to stop and continues anyway, they could face a misdemeanor.
The other ordinance limited the number of personal items a person could have in a public space or right of way, notably any amount more than a garbage bag size worth of items.
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