The San Jose City Council, led by Mayor Mahan, has approved a controversial initiative aimed at managing homelessness by enabling citations for individuals who repeatedly refuse shelter. As the city plans to increase shelter capacity significantly, the new policy integrates an expectation of accepting shelter into the conduct rules for encampments. While maintaining a commitment to compassion, the Council believes accountability is essential as community members are investing in homeless solutions. The Mayor highlighted the necessity to address underlying issues of mental health and addiction for long-term change.
San Jose officials, led by Mayor Mahan, approved a contentious plan to cite homeless individuals who refuse shelter, emphasizing public accountability and compassionate solutions.
Though the new policy invites citations for declining shelter, flexibility is maintained, acknowledging situations where accepting help is not viable for every individual.
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