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Residents press council over two‑year encampment at 2929 Howard Street; city says abatement warrant sought
Summary
Residents told the Richmond City Council that a private-property encampment behind 2929 Howard Street has persisted for about two years, causing safety, sanitation and noise problems; city staff said they have issued citations and are seeking a court abatement warrant to gain access to the privately owned site.
Multiple Richmond residents addressed the council Thursday about a long-running encampment behind homes at 2929 Howard Street, describing two years of noise, generators, fires, drug use and impacts on children’s safety.
“After that, my kids are terrified to go in their own backyard,” said Anna Mendoza, a resident of 2929 Howard Street, who described finding someone…
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