NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Talks of another sweep of the Calliope homeless encampment have many up in arms after Gov. Jeff Landry took to "X" about one potentially happening before Thanksgiving and the Bayou Classic. Dr. Avis Williams steps down as New Orleans Public School Superintendent New Orleans resident Lloyd Lebley says some homeless individuals are afraid after a sweep occurred before Taylor Swift's concerts. "Told they were going to be moved to a safer place and actually where they removed from this place where they're in now is not safer at all. They're pretty scared to even be there, but they had nowhere else to go," said Lebley. New Orleans Councilwoman Lesli Harris has continuously expressed her concerns about sweeps. She explains it's not a quick process to properly house people. "Our City partners are very proud of the work we’ve done to house almost 600 New Orleans residents over the past year through the Home For Good initiative. The State sweeps conducted last month posed an impediment to that progress, so I’ve appreciated the Governor’s willingness to work in partnership going forward, to advance the best interest of New Orleans. A key group of City and State leaders are in active communication about exactly what that means. I remain optimistic that we can collaborate on ways for the State to support our ambitious goals of ending street homelessness in New Orleans, through national best practices that leave individuals stably and permanently housed," said Harris in a statement. Delgado Community College showcases new Gayle and Tom Benson Athletic Complex However, other residents believe it's time to pick up the pace when housing those living on the streets. "They need to open up some places for them to have somewhere to go to. And so, you know, I need to know where is the residence going and where the money is going for them. So, they have somewhere to go because, you know, things need to change," said New Orleans resident Sherri Wells. Lebley says he's praying for those who could be affected by another sweep. He adds that people should be more considerate, especially when considering increased costs of living. "Either they need to address the cost of rent or low-income housing, or they're going to have to just deal with the fact that there's going to be more and more people homeless. Most people who live in the city are actually one or two paychecks away from being underneath that bridge themselves," said Lebley. WGNO reached out to the Governor's Office and the City's Director of Homeless Services and Strategy about when a potential sweep would happen but has not heard back. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Trump tests GOP with controversial Cabinet picks Former primary challenger to Gaetz considering bid for now-open seat Trump’s criminal defense attorneys offered DOJ roles Trump taps ex-SEC chair to serve as US attorney for Southern District of New York Medical history: First living-donor robotic kidney transplant in Shreveport-Bossier