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Cracking Down on Panhandling

Tulsa City Hall
KWGS News File Photo
Tulsa City Hall

Mayor Bynum wants to put panhandlers to work, but the Tulsa City Council has another idea.

The council is considering making the practice illegal with much  bigger fines. Under the ordinance, it would be illegal to enter a roadway to collect or solicit funds.

The law would apply to all, including the firefighter’s "fill the boot" charity campaigns as well as church group fund raisers.  

The council discussed the proposal yesterday with Tulsa City Prosecutor Bob Garner. More discussion is planned.