"If they're not known to city outreach teams... that is going to have an effect on them. Mercado's case illustrates this program gap."
"The purpose of the buyback program is to buy RVs that people are living in, not to buy back RVs from owners who are not living in them."
"They make it difficult, even when one wants to better oneself and not be a burden. The immigrant doesn't want to be a burden. But they become a burden. Why?"
"After repeatedly being denied a Large Vehicle Refuge Permit despite submitting documentation, she and her husband were later placed in a hotel for 90 days."
City officials emphasize that RV permits are designed for occupants, but outreach teams must identify these individuals for assistance. The buyback program targets RVs occupied by residents, yet tracking who lives in these vehicles remains a challenge. Mercado's situation exemplifies the consequences of this oversight, as he faces homelessness after losing his RV. Meanwhile, Katia S. hoped for stable housing through the permit program but encountered repeated denials, leading to temporary hotel placement instead. The lack of clarity on support for secondary occupants complicates the situation further.
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