City lays out demands should judge allow Discontent City to remain into November
NANAIMO — The City wants strict conditions applied to Nanaimo’s illegal homeless encampment should a Supreme Court judge agree to extend the eviction deadline.
Mayor Bill McKay said Council directed the City’s lawyers to oppose an application made late last week to delay eviction of Discontent City until temporary housing is ready at the end of November. But if the application to delay is successful, McKay said they’ve submitted a list of conditions designed to improve safety for the community and those inside the camp.
“We want to reduce disruptions to the neighbourhood. We’re hearing loud and clear from both residents and businesses alike that are around the camp that they are living in what they consider to be horrendous circumstances right now,” McKay told NanaimoNewsNOW.
The City’s proposed conditions include: