Gov. Tina Kotek directed ODOT to add an additional $600,000 in funding the city of Portland uses to remove homeless camps on ODOT rights of way.
PORTLAND, Ore. — The art of blending in is something Joanne Carter has perfected throughout her time on the streets. In full camouflage, she tries to keep her camp in Northeast Portland from standing out.
“Because the second you get comfortable, it seems like, is the second that they clear you,” Carter said.
She has been homeless for about four years and during that period, city crews have cleared her camp numerous times.
“It was crazy
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