The Brief
- Neighbors in East Oakland say a growing homeless encampment on MacArthur Boulevard has made the area unsafe and unsanitary.
- District 7 city council member Ken Houston and Mayor Barbara Lee have released plans to address the situation on MacArthur Boulevard and in the city.
- Residents said they’ll give the mayor and the city council member a chance since both are new to their jobs, but they are fast running out of patience.
OAKLAND, Calif. – Neighbors in East Oakland said they have been living with unsafe and unsanitary conditions for years.
They told KTVU their repeated complaints about a homeless encampment and blight have not been addressed by the city.
And it’s a problem that extends beyond just one neighborhood. …