Peterborough, ON --- Shortly after 6am this morning, the squatters from 1130 Water Street were evicted from the front lawn of City Hall. Squatters have been staying at City Hall since Friday, July 4th, following their forcible removal from 1130 Water Street. Nine police officers arrived this morning with a notice from the City stating that the squatters were trespassing. The squatters were asked to leave immediately.
Squatters gathered what belongings they could carry and peacefully left the property.
On Friday, July 4th, squatters issued three demands (below) and informed Councillors that they would give the City one week to address those demands. Until that time (or until the squatters were provided with alternative lodgings), the squatters vowed to stay at City Hall.
Though Mayor Sutherland was quoted in the Peterborough Examiner (Saturday July 5, 2003) as saying that the squatters would not be removed from City Hall, squatters were informed that this morning's eviction came under Sutherland's orders.
Squatters are presently gathering to determine their next move.
Supporters are asked to drop by City Hall today to voice their solidarity with the squatters and to this evening at 7pm prior to the City Council Meeting.
MEET AT CITY HALL TONIGHT (July 7th) at 7pm. George St & Macdonald St.
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