ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) Asheville city officials are taking steps to remove two homeless encampments due to growing safety concerns.
City of Asheville spokesperson Polly McDaniel told News 13 in an email that city officials issued seven-day removal notices on April 9 to those currently residing in two city parks, including Aston Park and Martin Luther King Jr. Park. McDaniel noted that these seven-day notices were being issued as a result of “escalating safety issues around these encampments.”
“This action was taken following safety concerns expressed by nearby neighbors and issues City staff have observed, including criminal and aggressive behavior,” the email detailed. “Our parks are places where residents, including families with children, should be safe.”
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