HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-20-2025_Open Session_General Comment_Giles, RichardFrom:Richard Giles III
To:PublicComments
Subject:SPF violationOPPOSE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY"S CRIMINALIZATION OF HOUSELESSNESS-ENCAMPMENT BAN
ORDINANCE
Date:Tuesday, August 19, 2025 9:42:25 AM
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Good morning,Council members.I urge you to reconsider the ordinance criminalizing encampments.Policies that
punish people for being unhoused,do not solve homelessness,this only pushes people further into instability,and
makes it harder for them to get access to services.Criminalization do not address the root causes.The lack of
affordable housing,barriers to employment,mental health challenges,and the rising cost of living.Writing citations &
destroying folks property,simply deepens the trauma,and makes it more difficult for folks to rebuild their
lives.Instead of enforcement,we need compassionate,and effective solutions.Thank you for your time.God bless!!!