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The decision came Tuesday morning after councilors voted 7-2 Monday night in disapproval of sweeps. The move comes after a storm destroyed tents and clothes.
The encampment is expected to be cleared starting Tuesday, Dec. 19, the city announced Friday.
The tents will be removed on the same day the state plans to take down a larger encampment at the Marginal Way park-and-ride lot.
The tents will be removed on the same day the state will is planning to take down a larger encampment at the Marginal Way park-and-ride lot.
In Portland’s version of Mass and Cass, efforts to sweep away homelessness are being challenged.