Mayors from San Jose, San Francisco, and Oakland are calling on California legislators to reinstate funding for the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) program, which Gov. Newsom has proposed to eliminate from next year's budget. Officials argue that cutting this funding would reverse progress made in combatting homelessness and possibly lead to more severe policies statewide. Established in 2019, HHAP has been crucial in supporting cities, counties, and nonprofits in their efforts to address homelessness, contributing significantly despite representing less than 1% of California's general fund.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan stated that despite the governor's emphasis on accountability, removing funding for successful programs like HHAP would worsen the homelessness issue.
Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposal to cut HHAP funding is alarming, as it not only threatens existing services but also contradicts the state's recent commitments to address homelessness.
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