Hi Folks,
I hoped to have more definitive, and maybe even more positive, information
before updating you, but that has not happened. First of all, the trespass
warning/eviction notices to the campers along the west side of 39th Avenue were
instigated and delivered by employees of Taccachale. The Alachua County
Sheriff’s Department had nothing to do with it, nor did any other local law
enforcement people. The homeless campers were quite convinced that they had
been served by deputies. Perhaps Taccachale employees wear green uniforms. I
don’t think any of us realized that private citizens can carry out trespass
warnings and evictions. Live and learn. Since this event an attempt has been
made to convince Taccachale to reverse their position, but they are adamant.
Also, another group of campers had to move their tents at the request of
the administration of the Work Release Program that is located near Grace. This
was not carried out as a formal eviction process. Rather, Jon Decarmine helped
people relocate. There is now a shortage of wooded areas for people to camp,
and people cannot camp under the blazing sun with no shade and no privacy. That
would be hazardous to their health both physical and mental.
So, our Brave New World has been NIMBYED. The City of Gainesville is going
to have to arrange to buy or lease some wooded areas where people can camp.
I am so sorry not to have better news to share with you.
arupa
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