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Oakland Officials Present New Homeless Policy, Faces Criticism from Advocates

On Sept. 21, Oakland’s Homelessness Administrator Daryel Dunston shared recommendations with the Life Enrichment Committee (LEC) about new proposed regulations for managing areas where people experiencing homelessness live. “In my humble opinion this policy is a step in the right direction, and I welcome the opportunity to strengthen the areas that may fall short in […]

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