PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Mayor Keith Wilson said that the city is considering resuming reinforcement of the camping ban in November, citing those who violate it.

According to a statement from the mayor's office, the city floated Nov. 1 as the target date.

“We cannot arrest our way out of homelessness, nor should we. We must, however, return to enforcing our existing codes on open drug use, illegal dumping, blocked right-of-way, fire, and other sanitation and quality of life issues," Wilson said. "Individuals who engage in unlawful behavior will be subject to citation. These citations will involve warrant checks.

"Portland now has consistent available capacity in our lifesaving shelters, and by December 1st, we will ensure that every Portlander who wants a bed will have one. To deliver

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