HomeMy WebLinkAbout05 04 2026 - Item 8.2 - Maria Aguilar1
Stefan Mercer
From:Maria Aguilar <md12aguilar@yahoo.com>
Sent:Wednesday, April 29, 2026 11:08 PM
To:All Council Members; Public Comments
Subject:EXTERNAL - Camp Hope
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A few years back this city passed a no camping ordinance, you're all aware of the particulars as well as
the fact that except for two employed quality of life officers (who move folks along) and a garbage truck.
this city hasn't implemented any other assistance or programs to address the largest per capita
unhoused population. Thankfully, folks like Jan Bernstein and other local organizations have
assisted individuals/ families and have been instrumental in finding housing in San Jose for about 200
individuals, otherwise, the number of unhoused in our community would have continued to explode. I'm
optimistic that the majority of city council members unanimously voted for the ad hoc Subcommittee to
work with Destination Home as well as others in our community to brainstorm a complex societal issue
and try to come up with solutions. The unhoused affects all of us in our community, it's probably the
number one issue that draws the most complaints at city council meetings. If you are serious about
exploring solutions I urge you to take a step back, change the ordinance to allow this one encampment
with review dates for compliance. Until this city comes up with actual plans to address our unhoused,
dismantling of Camp Hope is premature.
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