John Paul Leon

“Turns out it's not really right next to the main UC Berkeley campus, so that's an important thing to note, but there are still issues,”

John Paul Leon · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28

Leon noted the encampment is not right next to the main campus but said there are still issues.

“One of the normal things I go through every day is walking past three homeless people on my way to class,”

John Paul Leon · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28

Leon described encountering homeless individuals as a daily reality for students.

“It's just a usual occurrence. It's something I've gotten used to, but I'm sure it's something that a lot of parents would not feel right about their children being subject to.”

John Paul Leon · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28

Leon said he has gotten used to seeing homeless people but said many parents would be uncomfortable with it.