Victory for SLC homeless panhandlers

In my last actual report, I mentioned Salt Lake City’s proposed panhandling ordinance. Three persons had been issued citations for panhandling with signs. They filed a lawsuit against the city, and they have won. Here’s all the coverage I could find. Thanks to attorney Brian Barnard for bringing the suit, and winning it. It’s rare to find a good lawyer who is willing to listen to homeless people, let alone defend them. Kudos, Mr. Barnard!and to the federal judge who ruled. What has your experience with panhandlers been? Comment to let me know, from SLC or anywhere.

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Panhandlers settle lawsuit with Salt Lake City - By Jared Page ksl5.com 

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Salt Lake City panhandling lawsuit settled abc4news.com

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City settles lawsuit saying no panhandling citations will be issued - Fox 13 Now

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Salt Lake City panhandling suit settled - by Eric Petersen city weekly.net

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SLC agrees not to ticket homeless bearing signs – by Roxana Orellana The Salt Lake Tribune

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There’s a lot of text, video, and pics to peruse, while delighting in the fact that the “little guys” won (this time). The city says it will still combat “agressive” panhandling. All I have to say about that is that in all my years on the street I never heard of any panhandler threatening or doing bodily harm to anyone. The only time I felt uncomfortable around someone asking for money was many years ago. Turned out it was Brain David Mitchell.
Until next time
---your editor