San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s “Responsibility to Shelter” Program Approved by City Council
Idea Category: Addressing Homelessness
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s "Responsibility to Shelter" program was approved by the city council, equipping the city with new tools to meaningfully address the homelessness crisis. Unhoused residents are now required to accept shelter when it is offered by the city, or they may face fines and potential arrest. The initiative also creates a new police and housing unit dedicated to outreach and enforcement. This effort is part of Mahan’s broader strategy to expand access to shelter and resources while ending unauthorized encampments in the city. “This will help us end the era of encampments,” Mahan told KQED. “It’s not a silver bullet, but it’s a step in the right direction.”
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