Los Angeles City Council: Committee Declares a 'State of Emergency' on Homelessness
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DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A Los Angeles City Council committee declared a "state of emergency" on homelessness in the city and said they're ready to commit $100 million to combat the problem.
The plan, which was announced on Tuesday, is expected to complement Mayor Eric Garcetti's plan to combat homelessness.
Garcetti recently issued a proposal to devote nearly $13 million toward short-term housing initiatives paid for with projected excess funds.
If approved, the new $100 million initiative will be directed to the L.A. City Council's Housing Committee, which would decide how to spend it on projects, including long-term housing and expansion of shelter capacity.
There was no word on where the $100 million would come from.
I'm wondering where the $100 million budget will come from? Los Angeles is practically broke, and the middle class who would provide most of the tax money has already left for greener pastures.
I know a homeless man who was making $100 a day just from panhandling tourists in Hollywood. He ain't gonna give that up for some minimum wage job being paid chump change.
In my view. This initiative is going to make things worse. Considering that most homeless in Los Angeles are homeless by choice and have mental and drug issues. This would encourage even more homeless people to come to this city.