Victoria homeless entrepreneur’s efforts stifled as city confiscates his tools
A homeless man who’s been staying in Oaklands Park had all his belongings taken by the City of Victoria on Friday as he’s trying to help himself and others on the streets transition into better opportunities through a new initiative.
The city on Friday told Black Press Media that bylaw officers attended the park in response to complaints that sheltering rules weren’t being followed and they impounded property for that reason. Allard noted she’s spoken to bylaw about how the move from the park was imminent, despite their few resources, and there was an understanding with officers that things were moving fast. She said the city officials usually tell individuals they have around 10 minutes to pack their things in the morning, but bylaw showed up with a truck and immediately cordoned off the area on June 23.
Amy Allard, lived experience coordinator with Sea Spring Mental Wellness Coalition, hopes a new initiative can empower homeless builders with new employment opportunities, reduce bike theft and create micro home for those in need. After this story was posted, the city responded to a morning request for comment to say the impound was returned on Monday.“That’s not the point, the point is you have people here who have taken months and months to rebuild their trust to even consider working collaboratively – trying to move to a legal lifestyle and trying to have good relations with bylaw and police and then this is how we’re treated,” she said.The solar-powered cart Cody Poole has been living in for months.
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