Following the failure of Berkeley’s sit-lie measure, the City Council will consider establishing a committee to address ongoing problems of homelessness in the city. In light of Jesse Arreguin’s proposal for his Compassionate Sidewalks Plan, homeless residents and a business owner discuss transience and the city.
Half of politics is talking, and the other half is talking about talking. Unfortunately, discussions about Telegraph Avenue usually fall into the latter category. Mayor Tom Bates hosted a forum last Thursday concerning the revitalization of Telegraph. According to Berkeleyside, plans have been put forth to construct new projects on Read More…
The Compassionate Sidewalks Plan, introduced by Councilmember Jesse Arreguin, will proceed with the creation of a group of community members to address the ongoing issues of homelessness. Read More…
Berkeley’s debate over its failed measure to restrict sitting on commercial sidewalks left many questions unanswered. Though members of both sides agreed that homelessness was a problem, once voters rejected Measure S, the city was left without a solution. Berkeley City Councilmember Jesse Arreguin’s Compassionate Sidewalks Plan, set to be Read More…
Although Berkeley voters rejected Measure S, a controversial proposal that would have criminalized sitting on commercial sidewalks, we shouldn’t mistake it as an endorsement of inaction. The simple fact still remains: We need to address homelessness. I didn’t support Measure S, but I’m not calling it a day, as many Read More…
Following the failure of Berkeley’s sit-lie measure, the City Council will consider establishing a committee to address ongoing problems of homelessness in the city. Read More…
