Homeless people are a problem for some people it is a huge problem. But I don’t think the Mayor’s solution will work unless he has drovers (police officers) there to prevent them from leaving.
Mayor John Whitmire will announce plans for a city-sponsored homeless encampment next week, he said during a City Council meeting Wednesday.
He did not elaborate on the plan, other than it would be a collaboration with the city’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security and housing department.
“Our goal is to help the homeless by getting them off the streets,” Whitmire told reporters Wednesday afternoon. “Also we relieve the public of dealing with the homeless in public spaces.”
On the East End, Councilmember Joaquin Martinez’s primary concern is how to make Houstonians pay a garbage fee instead of dealing with his district’s problems. People get what they deserve; they keep voting for the same incompetent, easily-bought politicians.
HOUSTON — East End residents and business owners are voicing concerns about the increase in homelessness in their community and many believe it’s time for change.
They’re calling for the expansion of the civility ordinance to address issues like loitering and improve safety in the area.
The East End is a predominantly Latino working-class community where families have lived for generations, but lately, many say they’ve noticed an increase in homelessness.
“Walk in fear of being assaulted, diminishing sense of safety in our community,” Marybel Picazo said.
So, why the a rise in homelessness there?
According to the East End management district, there are two main reasons.
“One, the pushing of the population out of downtown midtown and relocation of the Greyhound terminal much too small given the volume of passengers,” said Veronica Chapa Gorczynski, president of the East End district.
Whitmire wants people to think he is solving problems. If he can’t solve the problem, he creates what looks like a solution and tells people it is working.