Ashwaubenon's village staff had proposed an ordinance that would have banned camping on all public property to the alarm of many homelessness service providers.

To the surprise of some and at the skepticism of others, an ordinance that would have banned camping on all public property in Ashwaubenon failed muster at the Village Board’s Oct. 28 meeting.

Instead, at the motion of board member Tracy Flucke and the second of board member Ray Krueger, the legislative body unanimously directed village staff to pursue more discussion with local homelessness service providers on how to best provide for those without a home, an issue which was at the center of public testimony, as well as spirited back-and-forth between board members.

The decision went against the expectations of Josh Benti, di

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