The streets of Berkeley resemble an open-air drug den, filled with homeless encampments that create hazardous conditions, block access, and reflect a deterioration of public safety.
Since the Supreme Court ruling on Grants Pass v. Johnson, the Berkeley City Council has been slow to enforce camping bans, showing resistance to clear encampments despite community distress.
The Berkeley City Hall's previous decision to limit police enforcement has exacerbated public safety issues, leading city staff to feel unsafe in addressing the growing problems directly.
Community feedback has been largely overlooked by the Berkeley City Council, with only half attending a meeting near encampments, illustrating a disconnect between leadership and citizen concerns.
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