“I don’t agree with it, I don’t think fining works, I don’t think there’s a system that has proven to work and I think it’s a fine that is probably not going to be recouped anyway.” - Althea Mongerson

“I don’t agree with it, I don’t think fining works, I don’t think there’s a system that has proven to work and I think it’s a fine that is probably not going to be recouped anyway.” - Althea Mongerson

Word on the street: Do you support the city’s proposed $50 fine for panhandling if used as a last resort?

The Observer asked: Do you support the city's proposed $50 fine for panhandling if used as a last resort?

The Observer asked: Do you support the city’s proposed $50 fine for panhandling if used as a last resort?

Read more: City’s proposed panhandling bylaw returns for public hearing

Read more: Fines added to Salmon Arm’s panhandling bylaw to be used as last resort

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