Urban Camping

Following U.S. Supreme Court ruling, the state’s most powerful Democrats have given little sign they want to alter state policies.

The Eugene City Council has revised a city ordinance that regulates camping on public property.

Cheyenne Purrington had served as director for eight months when she made the announcement on Tuesday.

At a meeting Monday night, the Roseburg City Council expressed its support for a state bill that would create a liability exemption, thereby removing the financial concern from lawsuits over urban campgrounds, potentially from unruly residents.

Eugene city councilors voted unanimously on Wednesday to boost capacity at temporary shelter sites for tents and parking. The city aims to prioritize…