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Alameda County Supervisor Haubert, Rebecca Kaplan Announce Plans for City-County Collaboration on Safe Parking, Managed RV Sites
Below is a letter from Oakland Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan and Alameda County Supervisor announce a collaboration to help with homelessness.
On August 31, 2021, Alameda County Supervisor David Haubert and I jointly announced plans for a City-County collaboration to provide safe parking, managed RV sites, to protect public health and provide safer alternatives, with sanitation, for those living in RVs, vans, and other vehicles.
Plans include safe parking areas and proper handling of sewage dumping stations throughout Alameda County. Supervisor Haubert and I, co-authored a letter to our colleagues and the public, laying out the proposal, and calling for unity in solving this growing problem. [LINK].
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Our region has faced a large and growing housing crisis. Many people are living in vehicles, without adequate legal and safe places for them to park.
In addition, the widespread and increasing numbers of such vehicle dwellings often do not have access to proper sanitation, plumbing, or sewage removal. Therefore, our communities are struggling with sewage in the streets, and growing threats to public health from this lack of service.
We are seeking collaboration from Alameda County, the City of Oakland, and other local jurisdictions to address this vital public issue.
We have seen a rise in people living in vehicles, often moving from place to place with no stability or access to proper disposal of raw sewage and trash. This results in unsanitary and unhealthy living conditions that affect our community.
Supervisor Haubert stated, “We are asking the County and City of Oakland staff to provide safe and sanctioned areas where people can sign up for a spot and also get additional services they need.”
Council President Pro Tem Sheng Thao supports the proposal. “As a formerly homeless mother, I know how unsafe sleeping in your car overnight can be. Our unhoused neighbors deserve a safe, sanitary place to park their vehicles and get the rest and services they need. I am so grateful for Vice Mayor Kaplan’s and Supervisor Haubert’s leadership on this issue.”
Letter Proposing Safe Monitored RV Parking Sites: link
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IN MEMORIAM: Nate Holden, State Senator and Longtime Los Angeles Councilmember, Dies at 95
Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn described Holden as “a lion” in the State Senate and a force to be reckoned with on the Los Angeles City Council.” Hahn added that she learned a lot working with Holden when she was a new councilmember.
By Bo Tefu, California Black Media
Former Los Angeles City Councilmember Nathaniel “Nate” Holden, a prominent figure in the city’s politics, passed away at the age of 95, his family confirmed on May 7.
Holden, who represented South Los Angeles for 16 years on the City Council and served one term in the California State Senate, was widely regarded as a forceful advocate for his community.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn described Holden as “a lion” in the State Senate and a force to be reckoned with on the Los Angeles City Council.”
Hahn added that she learned a lot working with Holden when she was a new councilmember.
Holden’s journey to political prominence began in the segregated South, where he was born in Macon, Georgia, in 1929. He often recalled the childhood moment when he first heard the governor of Georgia vowing to continue suppressing Black people.
“Doing the best you can for the people. Law and order. Make sure that people’s communities are safe. I did it all,” said Holden, reflecting on his legacy.
Holden is survived by his sons, including former California Assemblymember Chris Holden, who represented a district in Southern California that includes Pasadena and Altadena in Los Angeles County and cities in San Bernardino County.
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