The items include increasing shelter capacity, addressing mental health, and supporting organizations who already help the homeless.
"We all know that addressing the needs of those that are living homeless includes providing permanent supportive housing, and we need more permanent supportive housing, but without connected services and emergency support, we can't really appropriately address the crisis that we're in, and this council understands that," said Mayor Kirk Watson.
Austinites who spoke during public comment believe these approved items are a step in the right direction, but more must be done to help Austin's growing homeless problem. "If we want an efficient and effective system, a system that is efficient and effective at housing people who are experiencing homelessness, and we want to keep them housed and not sleeping outside, then we need a coordinated, well-organized homeless response system, and we need leadership that can bring people together around a clear, long term vision and priorities," said João Paulo M. Connolly, Organizing Director with the Austin Justice Coalition.
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