“Today we take a great step forward,” Bass said, adding her plan is designed “to bring people inside from tents and encampments for good.”
Identify permanent housing resources for each person in encampments
Create a unit acquisition strategy, including master leasing for both interim and permanent housing options Centralize data collection on all relevant matters, including but not limited to encampments, needs surveys, housing availability, housing placements and retention, and designate a lead team to track progressChief of Housing and Homeless Solutions Mercedes Marquez and asked for a report back on how to move forward by Mar. 31, 2023.Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority; the Chief Administrative Officer; and seven city departments, including housing, transportation and sanitation.
Painter added: ”How can one not be optimistic today with the new mayor? Let's let this play out and hopefully those actions will have the fruit that we hope they will.”
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