Politics & Government
Open Thread: What Should Be Done About ‘Camp 83?’
It's Patch readers' turn to share their thoughts on what should be done about a homeless camp under Interstate 83
The city is telling homeless people who have made a camp underneath Interstate 83 near the Fallsway that they can no longer stay at the site.
According to the Baltimore Brew, Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke, who represents North Baltimore, introduced a resolution on Monday to allow the people to stay there temporarily until transitional housing is found. The city posted notice that the camp will no longer be tolerated starting on Friday.
The City Council’s Housing and Community Development Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on the resolution at 1 p.m., Thursday at City Hall.
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Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake’s administration wants to clear the camp because its allegedly been ovverrun by drugs, alcohol and violence, according to the Baltimore Sun.
What do you think should be done about the camp? Tell us in the comments.
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