“…our goal is to relocate everyone indoors, decommission the encampment thoughtfully, clean up the area and prepare it so that our (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services) team can begin to restore the park to public access.” Imagine that. https://t.co/gXFJpQAJj3
“Mayor Mahan said none of the residents who have accepted shelter will be kicked out immediately and that the city will have enough interim housing available by the time the clearing is completed in 60 to 90 days.” @DanielLurie please take notes. https://t.co/gXFJpQAJj3
We've talked about closing the drug markets in San Francisco since the 70's. At this point, we need to arrest drug users on the street and mandate them to treatment. What other choice do we have? This isn't progressive. It's cruel. @BrookeJenkinsSF @mattdorsey @DanielLurie https://t.co/of6TYoZ71T
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has declared that there will no longer be an option for people to use drugs or sleep on the city streets, signaling a shift toward stricter enforcement against homelessness and drug use. Despite this declaration, reports and videos from residents indicate that drug use and homelessness remain visible and ongoing on San Francisco streets. City officials have introduced new measures aimed at clearing homeless camps, which some say have led to cleaner streets, though critics argue these tactics may worsen conditions for those affected. Lurie emphasized a dual approach of leading with services while enforcing restrictions, but some voices call for more decisive actions such as arresting drug users and mandating treatment. Comparisons have been drawn to other cities, with calls for San Francisco to follow models that ensure shelter availability before clearing encampments. The city plans to relocate homeless individuals indoors, decommission encampments thoughtfully, and restore affected public spaces, aiming to complete these efforts within 60 to 90 days.