""I have lived experience living in a car and being homeless. Safe parking is really probably your best benefit." - Drew Siegler, advocate."
""There isn't a single solution that's going to fix this. We know this isn't going to solve everything, but it's a concrete step in the right direction." - City Manager Tim Kirby."
""People living in vehicles have swollen legs and swollen feet. Oftentimes they can barely walk because they're sitting in their vehicle for long periods of time." - Amanda Sholtz, city employee."
Sunnyvale City Council is advancing plans to address homelessness among vehicle dwellers. Proposed strategies include developing interim housing on city-owned land, initiating an RV buyback program, and establishing a permitted parking system for oversized vehicles. Residents and advocates have urged quicker action, citing successful safe parking programs in nearby cities. City officials acknowledge the complexity of the issue, emphasizing that no single solution will suffice, but these steps represent progress in managing the growing homelessness crisis in the area.
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