"I want to be clear... This is work we have already been doing." Mayor Sheng Thao emphasized her commitment to addressing encampments while noting past efforts like the Wood Street closure.
"As the result of the Supreme Court decision on Grants Pass, we are now able to continue more expeditiously," Thao stated, highlighting the impact of the ruling on Oakland's approach.
The new executive order reflects a significant departure from Oakland's existing encampment policy established in 2020, which had followed the rules of Martin v. Boise.
Mayor Thao's response follows a trend among California cities like San Francisco and Berkeley, which have adjusted their strategies post-Grants Pass ruling amid political pressure.
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