Mayor responds to question on Carytown panhandling

The Mayor admits the law on panhandling is weak. “. . . as long as individuals stay away from your property and don’t approach you or your car, the law is not being broken. We agree that the laws presently enforced may be insufficient.” But he did offer one piece of advice. “One way to discourage panhandlers is […]

October 2, 2007; 4:42 AM • by Sam

The Mayor admits the law on panhandling is weak.

“. . . as long as individuals stay away from your property and don’t approach you or your car, the law is not being broken. We agree that the laws presently enforced may be insufficient.”

But he did offer one piece of advice.

“One way to discourage panhandlers is to simply refrain from giving them money.”

I like the way he’s thinking. So when you see the dudes asking for money on the Carytown exit from 195, or at Monument and Thompson, DON’T GIVE THEM MONEY!

It’s the City Council’s job to come up with a better law, but until then, take the Mayor’s advice.

Source: Richmond.com