"Supervisor Matt Dorsey argues that the current 'drug tolerant' housing approach 'poses some real problems for people who are in recovery or seeking to get into recovery, because we're putting them in environments where they're not succeeding.'"
"Jennifer Friedenbach, a homelessness advocate, criticized the proposed legislation, stating it 'clearly' allows evictions for relapsing and raises significant tenant-rights issues."
San Francisco has adopted a 'housing first' strategy for homelessness, providing permanent supportive housing regardless of individuals' struggles with addiction or mental health. This approach aims to stabilize individuals, which studies suggest can reduce homelessness and healthcare visits. However, the effectiveness in addressing drug use remains uncertain. Supervisor Matt Dorsey has proposed legislation to permit evictions for drug use in new supportive housing, arguing it could benefit those in recovery. Critics, including homelessness advocates, express concerns about tenant rights and the implications of such evictions on vulnerable populations.
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