San Francisco Mayor London Breed is preparing to clear the city of most homeless encampments.
Breed, who was at a mayoral debate Thursday, said despite the city’s efforts to provide more housing options and catered services, it’s not enough,“The problem is not going to be solved by building permanent supportive housing or shelter alone; we have to start cutting off the opportunities that exist in San Francisco,” she said.
Breed thanked the Supreme Court for its decision and said in the coming weeks, city officials are going to begin moving encampments. Julian Highsmith, the policy and communications director with the Coalition on Homelessness San Francisco, said the mayor’s approach is not the answer. Since the high court’s ruling, social activists have come out and said the decision will make it harder for the 250,000 homeless people across the country and won’t solve larger underlying issues.“San Francisco is a city that prioritizes compassion and will continue to lead with services, but we cannot allow people to refuse services when shelter is offered and available,” the statement read.
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