Kent officials oppose state bill that would limit local camping rules; mayor seeks longer access to ALPR data An unidentified city official told the council a state bill under consideration would largely eliminate cities’ ability to regulate illegal camping. Mayor Ralph said the city requested amendments to separate legislation on automated license-plate readers, asking to extend data access from 72 hours to 30 days.

Kent officials are sounding the alarm as a new state bill threatens to strip the city of its ability to regulate illegal camping, while Mayor Ralph pushes for extended access to crucial surveillance data.

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