The homeless problem in Eugene, and nationwide, has been there for decades. It has gotten worse because of a shortage of housing and living wage jobs. I credit the Occupy movement for putting it on the local political agenda. 

You can rebel and say no all you want but the homeless will still be there in your neighborhoods. Your choice is between legal rest stops or illegal camps. 

City Council members are paid very little and are basically volunteers. Most run unopposed because most people don't want the job.