""We call it the encampment abatement policy, because all it is, we're not creating any new laws," Houston said. "We're not criminalizing anyone. All we're doing is following the current California vehicle code, and that's it, basically. And when they say we're not providing housing, we're providing every reasonable, every reasonable effort to provide housing. So all this false narrative out there is not correct.""
""I lived in one of these trailers for three years, and I also put myself in that position for about 14 days, living with the homeless on a different level," Councilmember Houston said. "I know what it's like, but nonsense, is nonsense, and I was voted in by the people, and it's not, it's not an easy thing for me to do. It's not. But I was voted in by the people to do the job that I'm""
Advocates gathered at Oakland City Hall to oppose Councilmember Ken Houston's encampment abatement proposal. The proposal would make it easier to ticket and tow occupied vehicles, including RVs. Opponents said removing vehicles and sweeping tents leaves people on foot with no place to go and accused the measure of displacing unhoused residents without offering housing. Supporters and Houston said the policy follows the current California vehicle code, does not criminalize anyone, and includes reasonable efforts to provide housing. Activists urged building housing and community instead of dismantling existing encampments.
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