SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokanites are feeling cautiously optimistic after City Council passed a new, stricter anti-camping ban Monday night, giving many hope that safety and access to crucial services will increase for people across Spokane.

On Monday night, the 'Safe and Accessible Public Spaces' ordinance, banning camping citywide.

The new ordinance aims to crack down on public camping, by banning camping on all public property including sidewalks, business entrances,

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