Oregon grapples with homelessness as Trump's "tent cities" plan clashes with local efforts.

Oregon faces conflicts over homelessness policies, with President-elect Trump's plan to create "tent cities" causing anxiety among local advocates. Portland is removing homeless tents following a legal settlement, while Multnomah County continues distributing them, citing winter protection. Despite progress in housing 2,322 people, Mayor-elect Keith Wilson opposes tent distribution and plans broader measures to address homelessness. Potential changes by Metro could lead to reduced resources.

November 15, 2024
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