Advocates Oppose Efforts to Clear Berkeley of Homeless

Advocates for homeless people have kicked off an effort today to stop the Berkeley City Council from passing two measures at Tuesday night’s city council meeting, homeless advocates announced.

The advocates said one measure will lead to the construction of a luxury housing complex in downtown Berkeley and the other would drive homeless people from the city’s commercial corridors.

Homeless advocates started their efforts with a prayer circle and fast by clergy at 6 a.m., leaders said. The advocates will also hold a sleep-in at 6 p.m. at the steps of the old city hall at 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, according to advocate leaders.

--Bay City News