Decision Makers:
Renton City Council
We urge Renton, Washington, to support Ordinance #6199 so our city can respond to street camping in a way that protects public spaces while connecting people to help.
Those of us who call Renton home care deeply about the character of our city. We want streets, parks, and shared spaces that feel safe, clean, and welcoming for everyone. We also know homelessness is a serious problem, in Renton and across the country. It affects people and neighborhoods in many ways, and there is no simple fix. But doing nothing is not a solution.
Ordinance #6199 offers a practical path forward. It gives the city tools to limit street camping in specific zones where it creates the most concern for health and safety, while also directing people toward shelters and social services. That balance matters. Our community should not have to choose between compassion and order. We can and should have both.
A growing number of people in Washington State are struggling without stable housing, and public spaces are under more pressure than ever. Renton can lead by example by taking a measured approach that keeps shared areas usable and at the same time points people toward support services and housing resources.
Signing this petition means supporting a safer, cleaner, and more compassionate Renton. It means standing for a solution that respects the dignity of people experiencing homelessness while protecting the quality of life of everyone who lives, works, and travels here.
Please support Ordinance #6199 and share this petition with others in Renton.
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Great job so far
September 22, 2026
Let's keep up the great work.
18 Comments
I live in Renton and want my grandchildren to be able to enjoy the parks and trails. Allowing camping in public spaces is not humane
I do not want Renton turning into Seattle which is rampant with graffiti, trash, camping on public streets, parks and the crime and drug use that go along with it.
This is common sense governance that protects the public spaces that we all collectively share. Allowing street encampments do nothing to aid the homeless and only creates unnecessary burdens for citizens and businesses
I’m concerned about the health and wellbeing of our residences and the risk of hygiene issues, debris and sanitation this would bring to our community
My home town for 76 years is not safe anymore. We don't need campers in parks or on streets. Inforce drug laws and stop catering to those who do not want help
Three main reasons. 1. Allowing public camping does not help homeless people improve their life longterm. 2. Family & Citizen safety is paramount and drugs and crime are often part of the lifestyle of homeless encampments. 3. Local Businesses are negatively affected by public camping
We want save and clean public areas.
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Decision Makers:
Renton City Council
We urge Renton, Washington, to support Ordinance #6199 so our city can respond to street camping in a way that protects public spaces while connecting people to help.
Those of us who call Renton home care deeply about the character of our city. We want streets, parks, and shared spaces that feel safe, clean, and welcoming for everyone. We also know homelessness is a serious problem, in Renton and across the country. It affects people and neighborhoods in many ways, and there is no simple fix. But doing nothing is not a solution.
Ordinance #6199 offers a practical path forward. It gives the city tools to limit street camping in specific zones where it creates the most concern for health and safety, while also directing people toward shelters and social services. That balance matters. Our community should not have to choose between compassion and order. We can and should have both.
A growing number of people in Washington State are struggling without stable housing, and public spaces are under more pressure than ever. Renton can lead by example by taking a measured approach that keeps shared areas usable and at the same time points people toward support services and housing resources.
Signing this petition means supporting a safer, cleaner, and more compassionate Renton. It means standing for a solution that respects the dignity of people experiencing homelessness while protecting the quality of life of everyone who lives, works, and travels here.
Please support Ordinance #6199 and share this petition with others in Renton.
Updates
Great job so far
September 22, 2026
Let's keep up the great work.
18 Comments
I want safe streets for my family and loved ones and desire that those people who are living in these conditions gets help for the root cause of their challenges.
I live in Renton and want my grandchildren to be able to enjoy the parks and trails. Allowing camping in public spaces is not humane
I do not want Renton turning into Seattle which is rampant with graffiti, trash, camping on public streets, parks and the crime and drug use that go along with it.
This is common sense governance that protects the public spaces that we all collectively share. Allowing street encampments do nothing to aid the homeless and only creates unnecessary burdens for citizens and businesses
I’m concerned about the health and wellbeing of our residences and the risk of hygiene issues, debris and sanitation this would bring to our community
My home town for 76 years is not safe anymore. We don't need campers in parks or on streets. Inforce drug laws and stop catering to those who do not want help
Three main reasons. 1. Allowing public camping does not help homeless people improve their life longterm. 2. Family & Citizen safety is paramount and drugs and crime are often part of the lifestyle of homeless encampments. 3. Local Businesses are negatively affected by public camping
We want save and clean public areas.
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