“Caught but Carefree” Keith McHenry on his 12-27 “serving food out of the rain in Public parking lot #10” arrest by SCPD Officer Denise Cockrum and his subsequent powwow with Top Cop Escalante & more
SC Homeless Union acolyte Shane Braden (aka Casper) on police problems for doing push-up’s at the Metro
Roxray the Bestboy Hanton on a racially motivated stop or two and some tattoo checks by curious cops
Joe, Dreamcatcher, Drew, and an anonymous videoster on Cockrum’s timely handcuffing of McHenry for unauthorized use of public space in the rain.
Cornerstone Carol Denney on Mayor Arreguin’s betrayal of his progressive fans in the class war against the poor
Sharpheart Suzanne brings up the case of wheelchair Steve “exited” from Housing (Funding) Matters
The unexpurgated HUFF meeting from 1-1-2023 (long)
++++ Possible Mad Power Committee Report (if any): Report that 5150’s now go directly to Dominican: Conservatorship C.A.R.E. courts, out-of-county deportation, inadequate Reiss protections; Carvalho update,
++++ Homeless Expenditure Data Cruncher Still Wanted
USEFUL INFO
++++ “Funding Matters” Homeless Memorial 2022:
++++ Town Clock- Homeless Union/Food Not Bombs Memorial 2022:
Nick, who lost his Marine sister in Iraq by car bomb, sits on Pacific Avenue with a “testing human kindness” sign against the Iraq war.
Jeremy Alderson of the Annual Homelessness Marathon critiques Poverty Pimps on Coalition Boards.
Fresno homeless activist & survivor Pamela Kincaid reports on fighting for survival against the Fresno Police Department
Fresno Community Alliance Journalist and activist Michael Rhodes on legal successes against those bulldozing the homeless there
S.C. Chief Ranger Wallace’s abusive ticketing record revealed;
Activist Becky Johnson calls in reading Presiding Judge Morse’s 11-14-06 order setting a new civil collection process for Failures to Appear on infractions
$2520: the cost to get Public Records on Sleeping Tickets!
Scotts Valley City Council’s 2nd and Final Reading of its Homeless Camping Ban
++++ Possible Mad Power Committee Report (if any): Report that 5150’s now go directly to Dominican: Conservatorship C.A.R.E. courts, out-of-county deportation, inadequate Reiss protections; Carvalho update,
++++ Homeless Expenditure Data Cruncher Still Wanted
“Lighthouse Linda” Lemaster & Steve Pleich on Gary Johnson’s refusal to accept probation for sleepcrime on a bench and appealing her “illegal lodging” conviction.
Andrea Morgan on her conversation with Mayor Don Lane about lack of disabled services.
Arden on police and official efforts to drive the Jabberwock sundries store out of the downtown.
Shawn on harassment for signature gathering in front of New Leaf Market
Tom, alcoholic but attempted defender of Shannon Collins as she was being stabbed, later denied access to her memorial.
Raising the heat with unpleasant truths…Keeping the true narrative straight…Publicizing unpleasant but important facts…Drinking lots of coffee while munching carrots and crackers. Bored? Enjoy the Anarchist library in the same building!
HUFF Agenda Prospects12-22-22
++++ Time keeper; Pass-arounds; street reports
++++ Report on the Two Homeless Memorials on 12-21…Possible Follow-Up? “Protest” Report
++++ SC Homeless Union Return? Next meeting likely 1-15-23 RCNV side room at 612 Ocean
++++ Action? : Still need Prep for Questioning Moneyman Ratner or City Mangler okn Winter Shelter Absence
++++ Graduate Student Strike Update yet again from Rita by phone perhaps.
++++ Sweep Reports and Warnings?
++++ Update on “What to Do when a Cop sez Move”: Laura, Robert
++++ Possible Mad Power Committee Report (if any): Report that 5150’s now go directly to Dominican: Conservatorship C.A.R.E. courts, out-of-county deportation, inadequate Reiss protections; Carvalho update,
++++ Homeless Expenditure Data Cruncher Still Wanted
On the 12-18-22 show: “Move ’em On” Matt Huffaker, Larry Imwalle, and subordinates present their quarterly homelessness cover story for massive spending and homeless eviction at the 12-13 Shitty Council meeting.
“Backstory” Brent Adams’ mixed feelings on Huffaker’s demolition of the benchlands and Imwalle’s report.
More from “Let ’em Freeze” Larry and “Just Doin’ my Job” Jeremy Leonard on Benchlands evictions.
Brent on the failure of the government, the Community, and the activists to act on the best models of survival/transition encampments.
Katzenjammer Keith’s updating on street vending restrictions, health problems of various homeless personalities, the year’s death total, overburdened Homeless Union leaders.
Joyfaced Julie, Dreamcatcher, Keith, and Gibbs—a quilt of many colors.
Flashback to May 11, 2017:
Keith McHenry on the “No Penalty for Poverty” Tuesday rally and attempted negotiations with Martin Bernal.
Ryan Harvey political songs of rage and righteousness throughout
[5-7] Extensive Survival Sleeper Interviews at City Hall with Hans Albertson & Claudio Martinez.
The May 9th County building rally, Post Office speakout, and march to City Council on the Homeless Co-ordinating Committee’s Final Report: speeches by “Silver-tongued” Steve Pleich, Anika of the SEUIU, Students United with Renters, Keith, and Freedom Sleeper/ACLUster Abbi Samuels.
The meeting included Gibbs, Helga, Thomas, Q.Z., Suzanne, Monica (and Frankie), Robert, Gloria, Rita, Laura C., Andrea, Greg B., Meta, & Jacin.
Discussed were: support for the Union of the Homeless/HUFF/Food Not Bombs Memorial Meeting on Wednesday December 21, 2 PM at the Town Clock as well a protest and educational supplement to the 10 AM Poverty Pimp (“Housing Matters”) Memorial at the Vet’s Hall 10 AM.
Also scheduled—a sign-making party at the Town Clock noon on Tuesday December 20th in anticipation of the recitation of the names of the dead and in hopes of shortening the list for 2023. Under consideration and seeking support volunteers: projects to buff up productive responses to police in the wake of continuing sweeps at Harvey West, the Levee, and the Pogonip. Contact HUFF at 831-423-4833 to help, or show up next Thursday at the HUFF meeting (10:45 a.m. at the Sub Rosa Cafe 703 Pacific next to the Bike Church).
Raising the heat with unpleasant truths…Keeping the true narrative straight…Publicizing unpleasant but important facts…Drinking lots of coffee while munching carrots and crackers. Bored? Enjoy the Anarchist library in the same building!
HUFF Agenda Prospects12-15-22
++++ Time keeper; Pass-arounds; street reports
++++ SC Homeless Union Return? Report from the 12-7 Meet; Next Meeting 12-14 at 612 Ocean
++++ Action? : Prep for Questioning Moneyman Ratner or City Mangler okn Winter Shelter Absence
++++ Graduate Student Strike Update from Rita by phone perhaps.
++++ Sweep Reports and Warnings?
++++ Update on “What to Do when a Cop sez Move”: Laura, Robert
++++ Possible Mad Power Committee Report (if any): Report that 5150’s now go directly to Dominican: Conservatorship C.A.R.E. courts, out-of-county deportation, inadequate Reiss protections; Carvalho update, reports on recent 5150’s Mental Health Advisory Community/Publicity Subcommitee Friday 12-2 10:30 AM 1400 Emeline Avenue, Room 207, Santa Cruz
++++ Homeless Expenditure Data Cruncher Still Wanted