Homelessness

In 2017, they strongly supported Measure H for funding homeless prevention [1]. In 2019, they suggested incrementally increasing the Homelessness Task Force membership to 11 over time [3]. In 2023, they clarified legislative details related to homelessness without taking a clear position [4], and asked for clarification on overestimation of a conversion factor in homeless services [5]. In 2024, they emphasized the need for consistent data on homeless encounters and collaboration with the LA Football Club [6], and supported regional collaboration and data-sharing in the South Bay Cities Functional Zero Homelessness Program [7].

Over time: They transitioned from supporting specific funding measures and task force expansion in 2017 and 2019 [1][3], to focusing on data accuracy and regional collaboration in 2023 and 2024 [5][7].

In 2023, they noted a decrease in homelessness numbers since 2018 and highlighted ongoing efforts with housing programs [2].

No substantial public record on this issue in our archive.

In 2018, they questioned the declaration of a shelter crisis and the size of the task force [1], and later emphasized the city's right to opt out of conflicting requirements [2]. In 2020, they supported regional coordination and the importance of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for reducing homelessness [3]. In 2021, they supported future discussion on shelter beds [4], but opposed state mandates like SB 9/10 due to density constraints [5]. In 2022, they blamed the state for stripping local control over housing policies [6], and supported the South Bay Regional Housing Trust for local control and policy engagement [7].

Over time: They shifted from emphasizing the city's right to opt out of conflicting requirements [2] to supporting regional coordination and local control through initiatives like the South Bay Regional Housing Trust [3][7].