Clay County bans all roadside solicitations

Sheriff Michelle Cook said that for those organizations now prohibited from seeking donations on roadways, her agency would work with them to find alternatives. Photo: CLAY COUNTY GOVERNMENT VIDEO

Governments struggle with homeless, panhandlers BY DAN HILDEBRAN Telegraph Staff Writer KEYSTONE HEIGHTS—Clay County commissioners passed an ordinance banning pedestrians from asking for money on roadways during their Jan. 10 meeting. Sheriff Michelle Cook said the county’s prior ordinance on panhandling was unenforceable because it allowed some organizations to ask motorists for money while prohibiting…

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