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by Alex Zielinski • Feb 23, 2021 at 10:18 am
A banner hung over Hazelnut Grove s fence, which the city plans on removing next month. Alex Zielinski
A communication breakdown between Portland city commissioners last week has drawn new attention to the uncertain future of Hazelnut Grove, the tiny house village that s currently home to 17 formerly houseless individuals. The confusion added a wrinkle to the delicate, years-long process to relocate the village, which sits on a triangle of city-owned land between N Greeley and Interstate. I don t think they realize they re playing with people s lives right now, said Barbie Weber, a homeless advocate who s lived in Hazelnut Grove for almost a year. They re too focused on playing politics.
Portland mayor to halt funding for Hazelnut Grove homeless February 17 2021
Employees under Ted Wheeler suggest Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty can pick up the tab for the tiny home village.
UPDATE:
ayor Ted Wheeler will continue funding Hazelnut Grove for six months, per Commissioner Dan Ryan. But Wheeler s staff contradicted Ryan, saying there is no firm timeline for such an extension. Confused? So are we. Either way, find the latest news here
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ead our exclusive report that brought the situation to light below:
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler plans to chop off roughly $1,500 in monthly funding to Hazelnut Grove Village. And officials are moving forward with relocation plans some residents have vowed to resist.
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