Homelessness is up 22% in San Diego County this year. Mayor RichardPBailey_ says ToddGloria's homeless “policies have consequences” 'Unless we reevaluate these policies, and make significant changes, the problem is going to continue to get worse.'
today released the topline results from the 2023 WeAllCount Point-in-Time Count, a one-night snapshot of the minimum number of homeless people in San Diego County.
But new this year, the RTFH partnered with the California Department of Transportation to reach and count homeless people in encampments on Caltrans property, property they were unable to count in previous years. The RTFH says this led to an additional 661 people being counted this year. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria immediately held a press conference to discuss the 22% increase, as he used the opportunity to blame the other Mayors in San Diego County. Gloria called on them to build shelters and facilities in their cities, explaining that the City of San Diego can’t do it all.
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