Politics & Government
San Jose To Move Forward With Ordinance Setting Buffer Zone Between Schools, Encampments
"For the past year and a half, we've been involved with some advocacy surrounding our school safety and security," said Alfredo Hernandez.
April 10, 2024
The San Jose City Council unanimously decided to move forward with an ordinance that would create a buffer zone around schools to keep encampments further away.
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The ordinance was first discussed more than a year ago after the city received complaints from parents and students. At the regular council meeting on Tuesday afternoon, council members voted unanimously to move forward with the buffer zone plan.
"For the past year and a half, we've been involved with some advocacy surrounding our school safety and security," said Alfredo Hernandez. He is a senior at KIPP Collegiate and said some of those living in RVs just a few yards from the school entrance have scared his classmates.
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