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Public commenters allege HEART team confiscates belongings; speakers ask council to shift funds to services
Summary
During public comment at the FY26 budget hearing, multiple residents described their experiences with the city HEART (Homeless Engagement and Response Team), alleging removal or destruction of personal property and urging council to spend on services instead of enforcement.
Several speakers used the budget hearing's public comment period to describe encounters with the city's HEART outreach and enforcement activities, telling the council that the team or accompanying police officers had taken or destroyed personal belongings during street cleanups.
Brandy (public commenter) told the council…
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