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Lawrence Church Ordered to Shut Down Unauthorized Tent Encampment

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House of Mercy Church received a cease and desist order from the City of Lawrence regarding its tent community. The church stated it is being fined $300 per day for four violations related to the encampment, which houses 60 people and includes 26 tents and two shipping containers.

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The order relates to the establishment of unauthorized temporary housing structures without necessary permits and inspections. The church stated the encampment was intended to provide a safe place for homeless individuals and encourage recovery or job seeking.

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