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Ann Arbor Street Task Force

Urban Exile: Panhandling Can’t Be Legislated Out of Existence

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team May 13, 2011 7

by Erika McNamara Once again panhandling has grabbed the attention of the Ann Arbor public and media. Recently, the Ann Arbor City Council decided to amend the city Panhandling Ordinance. This decision was based on the recommendation of…

Urban Exile: Ann Arbor Panhandling Task Force Recommendations Wrong-Headed, Study Shows

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Apr 14, 2011 10

There is a lot of advice in recent articles about the right and wrong way to help panhandlers. Many times this advice conflicts with the on-the-spot feelings of individuals who want to give to panhandlers. Some are adamantly against…