The remnants of a hurricane highlight the need to address the encampment at City Hall, which has grown since a few people first pitched tents last month.
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Talks but no progress on homeless encampment at Portland City Hall
Mayor Kate Snyder met with a protest organizer Monday before the City Council grappled with how to handle the encampment, which has expanded to the streets on either side of City Hall.
Portland homeless encampment elicits sympathy, frustration
Some taxpayers say it shouldn’t be up to Portland alone to provide services for people in need, while others see the desperation of those living on the street as a failure of local leadership.
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‘I will be supporting these people until we get these demands met.’
Portland mayor will meet with City Hall campers who have a host of demands
Portland Mayor Kate Snyder wants to listen, but protesters want action, and they say they plan to stay in the plaza until their demands are met.