"The park was out of control," East Ward City Councilman Michael Silva told The Post this week of Peter Francisco Park, which business owners and residents said had been transformed into an open-air drug den and hobo campground. He noted that the situation was deteriorating, and violent incidents were increasing, leading to the drastic decision to erect the fence.
Odette Martins, 45, an assistant at a doctor's office down the block from the park, emphasized the negative side effects of the decision, stating, "I've seen them in front of my office, and they go to the bathroom in front of the church across the street. It wasn't like that before." This highlights the city's struggle with homelessness.
Tiffany Moultrie, 41, expressed her frustration over the new policy, saying, "If you're waiting for the bus, you [now] have to wait here in the sun. " She recalled the convenience of having access to the park for shade while waiting for her ride.
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