Housing Policy
Christian Britschgi | 1.23.2024 10:30 AM
Housing news happens all across the country, but this week's Rent Free is a little more California-centric. Our stories include:
But first, our lead story about zoning laws once again coming for the Good Samaritan.
Since March 2023, Chris Avell's church, Dad's Place, in Bryan, Ohio, has been keeping its doors open 24/7 for anyone who might stop by to use the church's kitchen, get food for themselves or their pets from its pantry, or join in church services.
When the homeless shelter next door is full, Dad's Place will take in some of those people too. Avell considers all these activities a core part of his church's mission. The city of Bryan, however, considers his sheltering of people an illegal, residential use of a commercially zoned property.
This past New Year's Eve, when Avell was arriving at the church to preach that Sunday morning, a police officer served him with 18 criminal charges related to violations of the town's zoning code. Avell pleaded not guilty to those charges earlier this month.
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Christian Britschgi is a reporter at Reason.
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Housing Policy
Christian Britschgi | 1.23.2024 10:30 AM
Housing news happens all across the country, but this week's Rent Free is a little more California-centric. Our stories include:
But first, our lead story about zoning laws once again coming for the Good Samaritan.
Since March 2023, Chris Avell's........
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