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Tue Jul 7 2015 (Updated 07/08/15)
Community Campout Ends with Citations
Santa Cruz Residents Camp at City Hall Following Cuts in Homeless Services
On July 4, community members in Santa Cruz held a public campout at Santa Cruz City Hall, but it was quickly cut short by police at about 1am. The campout was organized in response to the recent reduction of services at the Homeless Services Center that occurred due to a funding deficit, as well as to protest local laws that criminalize sleeping outdoors.
The campout began in the early evening with about 25 people setting themselves up to sleep in various locations around City Hall's courtyard. Some snuggled into free sleeping bags, and others ate peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, both of which were provided by the organizers. At 1am a group of 22 police officers arrived at City Hall. Some of those who were sleeping quickly rose and avoided being cited, but others refused to move in an act of civil disobedience.
At least eight individuals were issued infraction citations for refusing to leave City Hall. Those cited include homeless activists Rabbi Philip Posner, Abbi Samuels, and Robert Norse.
Read More with Photos | See Also: On the Eve of Protest: Letters to and From Councilmember Micah Posner | "Homeless Lives Matter" Back For Fourth Meal Preparing for July 4th CampOut
Previous Coverage: Residents Respond to Withdrawal of Homeless Services Funds in Santa Cruz
The campout began in the early evening with about 25 people setting themselves up to sleep in various locations around City Hall's courtyard. Some snuggled into free sleeping bags, and others ate peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, both of which were provided by the organizers. At 1am a group of 22 police officers arrived at City Hall. Some of those who were sleeping quickly rose and avoided being cited, but others refused to move in an act of civil disobedience.
At least eight individuals were issued infraction citations for refusing to leave City Hall. Those cited include homeless activists Rabbi Philip Posner, Abbi Samuels, and Robert Norse.
Read More with Photos | See Also: On the Eve of Protest: Letters to and From Councilmember Micah Posner | "Homeless Lives Matter" Back For Fourth Meal Preparing for July 4th CampOut
Previous Coverage: Residents Respond to Withdrawal of Homeless Services Funds in Santa Cruz
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