Causeway Bay Motel residents

Thanked the city for the motel stay but said only one of about 50 residents has gotten a voucher, and urged the council to plan what comes next before the stay ends.

A former Dietrich Park resident recovering from an upcoming surgery with a wife who has MS, asked for just a little more time at the motel.

With Rent Is Too Damn High, urged the city to keep residents housed until permanent housing is secured, noting grassroots groups did much of the moving work.

Described the traumatic, rushed eviction from Dietrich Park organized by their union, and said six weeks is not enough given an 800-person voucher wait list.

Criticized the mayor's handling of the encampment clearing, noting two deaths since the lawsuit, and urged the council to extend the motel stay indefinitely and fund vouchers.

Commended the volunteers helping motel residents and called for a real city homelessness plan and a housing-first approach.

A Dietrich Park resident who just got a job and first paycheck thanks to the motel's running water — begged the council for more time so he doesn't lose it.

A volunteer worried shelter wait lists, couples-separation policies, and pet bans will leave motel residents with nowhere to go.