As reported earlier today by Dean Mosiman of the Wisconsin State Journal, Madison mayor Paul Soglin will propose stiff penalties for anyone sitting or lying on public benches, sidewalks, and city properties during certain hours.
In his latest attempt to address Downtown homeless problems, Mayor Paul Soglin is proposing limits with stiff penalties on sitting or lying on public benches, sidewalks and city office properties from early morning until late at night.
The so-called Downtown Pedestrian Protection Ordinance sets time limits for sitting, lying or “lodging” in those places in the Central Business District generally around Capitol Square and State Street, including the City-County and Madison Municipal buildings.
