Commissioners to Consider Prowling, Trespassing Ordinances
By Beth Milligan | Oct. 5, 2026
In the wake of several altercations at Hull Park and an effort by the City of Traverse City to ramp up public safety, city commissioners will consider a proposal to create new prowling and trespassing ordinances tonight (Monday) – one of several items on the commission’s 7pm agenda.
The ordinances, which will be introduced tonight ahead of a possible October 19 enactment vote, would “assist in dispersing gatherings that become concerning and reduce unwanted activity,” according to Police Chief Matt Richmond. He says the ordinances “are not aimed solely at activities problematic for unhoused individuals but will, in some cases, address certain activities seen in Hull Park. These ordinances …
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