Politics & Government
Oakland Mayor Issues Executive Order Focusing On Clearing More Encampments
Encampments targeted for immediate clearing are those that create unsafe routes to schools, tot lots and playgrounds.
September 24, 2024
Oakland will be making a more aggressive push to clear homeless encampments in the city following an executive order issued by Mayor Sheng Thao.
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In a video, Thao said the order would direct all city departments, including police, fire, transportation and public works departments, to "fully execute the encampment management policy and enforce all municipal codes to protect critical and essential infrastructure."
The Encampment Management Policy was approved by the city council in 2020.
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