Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has issued an executive order directing city departments to take a more forceful approach in clearing homeless encampments.
The order mandates the development and implementation of a plan to close all camps that pose an emergency risk. This move is part of a broader effort to address the city's growing homelessness crisis, which has been a contentious issue for residents and officials alike.
The mayor's decision signals a shift towards stricter enforcement of encampment removals, though it is likely to face criticism from advocates for the homeless.
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Oakland mayor gives executive order to remove homeless encampments
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao announced that Monday she has given an executive order to city departments to fully remove people living in homeless encampments, enforcing the Encampment
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