In the face of protests, the city of St. Paul still plans Wednesday to close the encampment at Pig's Eye Park, the first and largest of three camps the city will clear before winter. The closures are a significant policy shift for St. Paul under Mayor Kaohly Her, and it's a controversial one. A resident of the Pig's Eye Park encampment walks through the camp on July 23, in St. Paul. In Ward 7, where the Pig's Eye camp is located, Council Member Cheniqua Johnson said she supported closing the camp. St. Paul City Council member Cheniqua Johnson, left, listens to a speaker as they meet for their first meeting at St. Paul City Hall on Jan. 10, 2024.