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maxsolomon

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12. Deep breaths.

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Mon May 12, 2025, 12:53 PM

May 2025

The governor has created a template for a local ordinance that municipalities can adopt to outlaw encampments and clear existing ones.

He cannot force cities to pass his model ban...

Nearly 40 percent of the state’s Democrat-dominated electorate said they were so weary of squalid settlements overtaking parks and blocking sidewalks that they supported the arrest of homeless campers if they refused shelter

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Newsom to Ask Cities to Ban Homeless Encampments, Escalating Crackdown [View all] demmiblue May 2025 OP

I don't live in California, so i cannot answer to that problem, BUT bluestarone May 2025 #1

Good thought! And, has he provided temp housing for all homeless? SheltieLover May 2025 #2

Sad to say, but i kinda agree with you. bluestarone May 2025 #3

I can understand the frustration with the problem, but his appoach seems eerily similar SheltieLover May 2025 #4

Where I live (not in California) pinkstarburst May 2025 #9

So long as they have somewhere to be, but preferably with roofs over their heads SheltieLover May 2025 #11

I live here. No. obamanut2012 May 2025 #10

California has spent billions on homelessness but lacks hard data on outcomes Passages May 2025 #5

We've supposedly spent a ton in LA County ITAL May 2025 #6

It speaks to his abilities..does he apply them appropriately and effectively. Passages May 2025 #8

Newsom really, REALLY wants to be the next president Fiendish Thingy May 2025 #7

Deep breaths. maxsolomon May 2025 #12

Gov. Newsom, where do you expect them to go? spanone May 2025 #13

Into the shelter that is offered. maxsolomon May 2025 #16

In all fairness to Newsom fujiyamasan May 2025 #14

Exactly, you actually have to actively work to get people JCMach1 May 2025 #17

it seems RJ-MacReady May 2025 #18

Sounds very similar to the line "3.6 roentgen. Not great, not terrible" Torchlight May 2025 #15