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Illegal Dumping - debris, appliances, etc. ▶ Acknowledged

Lake Merritt Park Oakland, CA, USA • Show on Map Hide Map
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Issue ID:

5349588

Submitted To:

City of Oakland - Public Property

Category:

Illegal Dumping - debris, appliances, etc.

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Neighborhood:

Lake Merritt

Reported:

on

Service Request ID:

873474

Description

I just took a walk around Lake Merritt and was dismayed to see all of the tents that have popped up around the Lake. This is a jewel of Oakland, and we are allowing it to become a tent city. I am not immune to the plight of homeless people, but I do not accept public camping as the solution. It is an eyesore to the city, it is unsanitary, and I would like this to be a place that I feel comfortable allowing my teenaged children to walk around without me. Right now I do not. I am asking the city to address this...camping is not okay around Lake Merritt.

also asked...
Q. Is this illegal dumping related to a homeless encampment?
A. YES
Q. Are there mattresses?
A. YES
Q. Are there appliances?
A. YES
Q. Are there tires?
A. Don't Know / No Answer
Q. Are there additional materials?
A. Lots of tents, trash, etc.
Q. Are the dumped materials in the middle of the roadway BLOCKING through traffic in a traffic lane?
A. NO
Q. Are the dumped materials located on public or private property?
A. Public
Q. Did you see the person when they were dumping the materials?
A. No
Q. Would you be willing to talk to the City Attorney's Office to help hold the dumper(s) accountable?
A. Don't Know / No Answer
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