Parents argue for, against Safe Zones 4 Kids ballot measure
Parents frustrated by homeless encampments around schools, especially Boulder High, are asking voters in November to prioritize their removal near schools and multi-use paths by creating “safe zones” as part of the city’s code.
Other parents and community members are urging a “no” vote, saying safe zones have proven ineffective in other communities and send the wrong message to the city, which should focus its efforts on more effective solutions to homelessness.
The Safe Zones 4 Kids initiative would prioritize removing tents, propane tanks and other prohibited items within 500 feet of a school property line or within 50 feet of a multi-use path or sidewalk.