Public records obtained by calmatters show that most cities and counties have seemingly ignored a recent state law that aimed to reform dangerous conditions in shelters. · the issue has been at the heart of recent election cycles on the west coast, where officials have poured record amounts of money into creating shelters and building affordable housing. · across the u. s. , communities are protesting new homeless shelters , revealing a deep disconnect between public support for ending homelessness and the resistance to solutions in their own backyards. In the tenderloin, lower nob hill and bayview districts, some community members are pushing back on plans from lurie’s administration to either extend the operation of controversial shelter. · in the run-up to his march budget message, san jose mayor matt mahan unveiled a new policy proposal he has portrayed as a middle ground between doing nothing and banning encampments. · san jose mayor mahan outlines plans to combat homelessness and faces backlash over a controversial policy proposal. · san jose, california – san jose mayor matt mahan is pushing a controversial new policy that would create a specialized police unit to enforce a city ordinance requiring unhoused residents to accept available shelter — or face possible arrest.

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