Last year, the City of Des Moines criminalized homelessness. Tonight, in a 5–2 vote, they made it even worse—removing an affirmative defense for when no shelter beds are available. Under the new law, you can now be arrested and fined even if you’re trying to get into a shelter—but can’t because there are no beds available. Right before my public comment, Joe Gatto — one of the yes votes — got up and walked out, refusing to even listen. The microphone was then cut off before my time expired. This