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Tents and sidewalks don't mix

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Feb 20, 2013

~~<p>The introduction of two new bills at the Honolulu City Council &mdash; both taking aim at the sad state of Oahu's sidewalks being used to store personal items &mdash; is a sign of elected officials' frustration that previous, more temperate efforts to keep public passageways clear have failed.</p>
<p>It's also a sign that finding a right mix of solutions to help Oahu's homeless population has been perplexing.</p>
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The introduction of two new bills at the Honolulu City Council — both taking aim at the sad state of Oahu's sidewalks being used to store personal items — is a sign of elected officials' frustration that previous, more temperate efforts to keep public passageways clear have failed.

It's also a sign that finding a right mix of solutions to help Oahu's homeless population has been perplexing. Login for more...



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