Mayor Daniel Lurie made headlines after proposing a budget shift in San Francisco, redirecting funds from legal assistance for low-income residents to invest in temporary shelters. This decision comes amidst increasing homelessness in the city, exacerbated by economic pressures. Lurie's ambition to build 1,500 shelter beds within his first six months of office remains unmet as the city grapples with a long waitlist for available shelters. The proposal must gain approval from the Board of Supervisors, highlighting the challenges in balancing immediate needs with long-term solutions for homelessness.
I will seek approval to unlock critical funds we need to build the types of interim housing and treatment that we need right now to get families and young people off the street and on the path to stability.
While balancing the budget, Lurie is also trying to fulfill an ambitious campaign promise to build 1,500 shelter beds within his first six months in office.
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