One‑off raids don't fix parks

Intermittent federal or high‑profile raids clear dealers briefly but, without a sustained municipal presence (daily foot patrols and city resources), public spaces revert to disorder almost immediately. Cosmetic or episodic interventions (fencing, media stings) can create the appearance of action while failing to change on‑the‑ground incentives for dealers and users. — Shifts the policy debate from headline raids toward municipal staffing, budget choices, and mayoral accountability for everyday public safety.