DC Mayor Bowser on Homeless Encampment Cleanups and Notification Policies

Homeless Encampment Cleanup Policy

• 📌 Mayor Bowser addressed questions regarding the city's policy on homeless encampment cleanups, particularly concerning the disposal of residents' possessions.
• 💡 The city's policy is to advise individuals when a homeless encampment needs to be cleaned, offering them an opportunity to move.
• ⚠️ The notification period for moving varies depending on the specific conditions of the encampment.

Cooperation with Federal Enforcement

• 🤝 Bowser stated that the city is responsive to the president's executive order regarding federal law enforcement actions.
• 🗺️ The city's approach of providing notice before cleanups will continue, regardless of whether the encampment is on local or federal property, including parks.
• 🤝 The city has a history of cooperative efforts with the National Park Service to provide such notices.

Post-Cleanup Efforts

• 📍 The city's teams are actively working to identify where individuals have relocated after encampment clearings.
• 🏠 The goal of these efforts is to connect people with shelter and avoid simply displacing them.