Barry Braden

“We have been in communication with the City of Berkeley and are asking City leaders to take prompt, effective action that both connects individuals in the encampment with appropriate services and restores a safe, clean, and accessible environment for everyone who lives, works, and visits the area,”

Barry Braden · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28

Braden said the brewery has asked Berkeley city leaders to take prompt action on the encampment.

“Fieldwork Brewing is deeply concerned about the ongoing conditions surrounding the encampment on Harrison Street and the impact they are having on our employees, our customers, neighboring businesses, and the broader community,”

Barry Braden · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28

Braden expressed concern about the encampment's impact on employees, customers, and the community.

“We recognize that homelessness is a complex issue requiring compassion and meaningful solutions, but the current situation has created persistent public safety, sanitation, and access concerns that cannot be ignored,”

Barry Braden · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28

Braden acknowledged homelessness is complex but said the current situation raises public safety and sanitation concerns.