Council member John McCann called for the temporary closure of Harborside Park Friday, citing safety concerns.
"The proposal I support is temporarily shutting down the park so we can get rid of the illicit drug use, the trafficking and all of the other challenges of criminal activity that's currently happening in the park, so we can re-plan the park to be used by the Harborside Community," said Council Member McCann. He is also running for mayor.
He didn't say how long he thinks the closure should last. However, he said it should be left up to the community.
A council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday. McCann said he wants residents to attend the meeting and give feedback on what they think needs to happen at the park.
He also said he's going to propose a ban on homeless encampments within 500 feet of schools, similar to the ban just passed in Los Angeles.
CBS 8 has been Working for You on this story all week. Parents first brought us their concerns because Harborside Elementary is steps away from this encampment. The only thing separating the students playground from the encampment is a chain-linked fence.
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