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# Pro Se Santa Monica No homeless or smoking in parks
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/pro-se-santa-monica-no-homeless-or-smoking-in-parks-editor/
- Published: 2003-02-26T16:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T01:39:53.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Opinion, Santa Monica, #archive-import, Homeless

*By Jeannette Papineau*

I agree with the non-smoking ban in public parks, that’s great! I agree with the letter John Kriess wrote. Santa Monica officials (police, coastal commission) should ban the homeless from camping out in public parks. There should be a shelter for the homeless. It’s dangerous for tourists and residents who want to walk in the park in the evening. It is also very unappealing to such a beautiful place. One more thing — I really enjoy the surf report!

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on February 26, 2003.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/022603.pdf?ref=smdp.com)