[MissoulaGov] panhandling ordinance

[Seth McClain]

I partially agree with Jim Lang, it does seem a bit overly broad.


> "It is unlawful for any person to lay or sleep upon any street, sidewalk

> or other public right-of-way

> within the city limits."


I'd prefer that if someone is laying or sleeping in city limits, that it be in 
a low traffic area rather than a street or sidewalk.

Are alleys considered 'public right-of-way'?  My guess is that they would be.  
I don't see any reason why anyone should be sleeping on the sidewalk and 
would much rather that if someone felt the need to do so, they move half of a 
block to a lower traffic area.  Or perhaps to a park (which is allowed as far 
as I know, in the document as written).

Would allowing alleys be something that you could be comfortable with, Jim?

Seth McClain