I support the proposed legislation. I’ve lived in District 3 for over five years, am a working mom with a young child, and I do not feel safe with encampments allowed to park anywhere, block sidewalks and streets, and trash our neighborhoods. For years, RVs on my block have forced me to push my baby’s stroller into the street just to get by. Squatters in a nearby house left broken windows, glass, and drug paraphernalia spilling into my backyard — hazards I constantly have to keep away from my toddler.

Meanwhile, those vehicles sit in the same spots for years without tickets, blocking street sweeping and parking enforcement, while I’m ticketed for parking far from my home — even while recovering from a broken toe and struggling to walk. The imbalance is glaring.

This isn’t about lacking compassion. It’s about balance, making sure residents can live their lives safely and cleanly, and not allowing everything to descend into a complete mess while the city looks the other way. My neighbors and I welcome a policy that restores accountability and makes our streets safe and livable for everyone.