Overview

• Mayor Ted Wheeler criticizes the sheriff's decision, calling for reconsideration.
• Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O'Donnell defends the policy, emphasizing the need to reserve jail for serious offenses.
• City officials express surprise and frustration over the lack of enforcement support.
• The new ordinance aims to curb public camping with penalties including up to seven days in jail.
• Discrepancies in the interpretation of 'open booking' contribute to the enforcement conflict.