Oakland City Council To Vote on Homeless Encampment Restrictions

The Oakland City Council is set to vote Tuesday on a plan to clear
homeless camps in "high sensitivity areas" near schools,
businesses, residences and parks. The policy would also set health
and safety standards for encampments. City officials say the policy
appropriately balances the needs and rights of the unsheltered with
those of their neighbors. But advocates for the unhoused say the
rules offer no path to permanent housing and would simply push the
homeless out of sight into areas with no schools, grocery stores or
other essential services. We'll discuss the proposal and its
potential impacts if approved.