Homelessness is an issue you see almost everywhere you go in San Diego. It’s currently illegal to camp within two blocks of schools and some parks, near waterways or along trolley tracks, but some say the rules aren’t being enforced. Please report the issue through.
Ashley Enloe, who lives in the East Village, said homelessness is such a problem that she fears for her safety every day. She reported the issue several times through the app, but nothing seems to have been resolved, she said.
“Homeless encampments are getting out of control,” Enloe said.
Enloe said an encampment has taken over her neighborhood.
“A month ago, it wasn’t that bad. We had a few tents and everyone was staying in those tents and not really worrying about themselves,” Enloe said.
Enloe said tents are currently set up in front of her complex, across from the shelter and within walking distance of the school.
“A few weeks ago, the city cleared 17th Street, so maybe the people from 17th Street moved here,” Enloe hypothesized.
Enloe told NBC 7 she reported the issue to the city.
“There have been multiple reports regarding the ‘Get It Done’ app,” Enloe said.
The app was introduced in 2016 by former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer. Two years later, the city spent more than $2.3 million upgrading the app. This allows people to request road repairs and neighborhood services more quickly and eliminates the need to call the city to report them. problem. Additionally, you can report issues anonymously.
“That’s the name of the app, ‘Get It Done,'” Enloe said.
Residents can track project status in real time, and GPS tracking connects users with city officials. Enloe showed NBC 7 a screenshot of her report.
“Open the app, create a report, [then it says] It’s over, but nothing is over,” Enloe said.
Enloe has submitted seven reports in the past two weeks, each marked as “in progress” or “closed.”
“I once had a gentleman urinating in my truck while two police cars drove by,” Enloe said. “Nothing has really changed.”
Enloe said change won’t happen without the city’s support.
“The city will come and clean up the trash and tents and mark it as closed, but they’ll come right back. The tents and the trash will be back the same day or the next day,” Enloe said. I don’t know what will happen. ”
NBC 7 reached out to the city by phone and email for comment, but did not receive a response.