The City of Chico recently conducted its 20th sweep of encampments of unhoused people. A dubious milestone. When the city started the sweeps, a current city councilor said the goal was to keep moving people along until they finally leave the area. Since then, millions of dollars have been spent on raiding the camps. How well […]
Ad Hoc Homeless Committee searching for solutions, some homeless want action
A sanctioned campground is one possible solution that keeps coming up. Some homeless feel it s good the council is talking about it, but won t believe it until they see it. Some organizations feel the sanctioned campground is a temporary solution.
Posted: Apr 28, 2021 11:56 PM
Posted By: Esteban Reynoso
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CHICO, Calif. - Three Chico City Councilmembers, including Mayor Andrew Coolidge have created an Ad-Hoc committee to work with local organizations to find solutions for the homeless throughout the city.
One potential solution that keeps popping up is a sanctioned campground somewhere in the city.