Homelessness and Our Safety Net

• Reverse the Mayor’s unbounded support of real estate development, which has displaced families and fueled the homeless crisis – over 60,000 homeless, including 33,000 children last year who lacked the stable housing required to stay on track.
• Declare a state of emergency to reduce the unsheltered homeless population, which ballooned by 40% over the past year (from 2,794 to 3,892).
• Create safe homeless housing units offered on a “housing first” basis, with supportive services, to get individuals off the streets and get them help.
• Develop programs for “Rainy Day Fund” savings, subsidies, transition and other assistance to help vulnerable people avoid homelessness.
• Expand access to health care, including mental health diagnosis and treatment, and encourage earlier intervention by professionals and caretakers.
• Monitor abused children and their families remotely by regular video conference check-ins, and follow up to ensure a healthy environment.
• Expand worker protections, safety standards, and training programs.
• Promote economic growth and support small businesses to create more jobs.