"So what are the candidates' plans? The official field may not be quite set yet, but with less than six months to go until the primary, take an early look at what the major candidates for California governor have said about their plans to address homelessness below. (Note: Campaigns for former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco declined requests for an interview or more information about the candidates' platforms for this story. A spokesperson for Rep. Eric Swalwell also did not respond to requests for comment or an interview.)"
"Steve Hilton, a Republican and former Fox News host, has made cost of living, in general, a key component of his campaign. But when it comes to homelessness, specifically, Hilton said the governor should ensure laws against encampments are enforced locally and to ensure people with mental health or substance abuse problems receive treatment. I would make sure that any place in California that doesn't enforce the law on encampments, I will use state law enforcement resources to do that, he said in an October television interview. While his campaign website doesn't include any additional specifics about his plans to eradicate homelessne"
Homelessness, housing affordability, and housing availability rank among top concerns for Californians, with a Public Policy Institute survey finding about eight in ten residents at least somewhat concerned. Major gubernatorial candidates are being asked to present plans to address homelessness ahead of the primary, though the official candidate field is not finalized. Several campaigns declined interviews or did not respond to requests for detailed platforms, limiting available specifics. Some candidates emphasize law enforcement and local encampment rules, while others stress treatment for mental health and substance-abuse issues and broader housing solutions. Campaign websites vary in policy detail and specificity.
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