California's Homelessness Crisis
What percentage of the U.S. homeless population resides in California?
About 25%
What date did the U.S. Supreme Court make its decision on camping bans?
June 28
What does the Clean California initiative aim to address?
Visibility and impact of homelessness
Which city’s mayor prioritized moving unhoused individuals into hotels?
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass
What is a major effect of criminalizing homelessness.
Increased stigma
How many individuals experience homelessness in California on any given night?
Around 171,000
What does the ruling allow cities to do?
Enforce camping bans even without available shelter space.
How many encampments have been “resolved” since July 2021?
Over 11,000
What did San Francisco Mayor London Breed say about the Supreme Court ruling?
It provided clarity for aggressive enforcement.
How does criminalization affect law enforcement’s relationship with the homeless?
It fosters disdain and punishment.
What is the major factor contributing to California's homelessness crisis?
High housing costs
Which California mayor said the ruling provided clarity for aggressive enforcement?
San Francisco Mayor London Breed
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What did Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian highlight as a growing problem?
Dumping of homeless individuals by police.
What is the big way to influence homelessness policies in California?
Voting in state elections
What percentage of California's homeless population is sheltered?
33%
What was Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s reaction to the ruling?
She called it disappointing but not surprising.
Who ordered the removal of encampments from public property?
Governor Gavin Newsom
Which city does not criminalize homelessness as a solution?
Los Angeles
What is another way to express disagreement with current policies?
Writing a letter to the governor’s office
What is the name of the initiative tied to addressing homelessness visibility in California?
Clean California
What is the big criticism of the Supreme Court ruling?
It criminalizes homelessness without addressing root causes.
What is the major criticism of the Clean California initiative?
It does not solve the homelessness crisis.
What is the big action influenced by Newsom’s directive?
Other cities and counties clearing streets and sidewalks.
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