'Being unhoused and unsheltered is inherently unsafe.' Councilmember JoeLaCavaD1 voted IN FAVOR of the Unsafe Camping Ordinance after securing future quarterly reports on shelter space, enforcement actions, and other uncertain factors. More:
SAN DIEGO – After hearing hours of public comment, the San Diego City Council voted 5-4 late Tuesday in favor of the Unsafe Camping Ordinance. Mayor Todd Gloria pushed hard for the ordinance, introduced by Councilman Stephen Whitburn, including asking the public to sign a petition.
“We applaud the council members — Sean Elo-Rivera, Monica Montgomery, Kent Lee and Vivan Moreno — who understood the information before them, heard the voices of housing experts and unsheltered community members, and voted against the ban, because it was not a plan,” Alliance officials said. “These council members acted in good governance and centered human dignity, which is what we need from all elected officials.
Before the vote, Whitburn said he “heard each and every comment,” and reminded critics that the council had approved numerous housing projects over the years. Explaining his no vote, Lee said the ordinance went far beyond seeking to address unsafe camping, and could put the city in a precarious legal position.
Many speakers at Tuesday’s meeting were opposed to the proposed ordinance, saying it was cruel and wouldn’t solve the bigger problem. “This ordinance is a call to action, and a call to uphold the principals of compassion, fairness and personal responsibility,” he added. “Those living in encampments are in constant danger of disease spread amid unsanitary conditions, violence and exploitation by dealers of deadly drugs,” he added. “Encampments also frequently ignite fires that put the public and our first responders at great risk.”
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