Gov. Gavin Newsom is reiterating his position that local governments must show tangible results in addressing homelessness or risk losing state funding. During a recent virtual news conference, he emphasized the need for cities and counties to meet specific benchmarks, such as increasing shelter availability and closing encampments, as prerequisites for receiving a portion of the upcoming hundreds of millions in homelessness grants. This ultimatum follows a troubling state audit highlighting significant mismanagement of homelessness funds and rising unhoused populations, particularly in urban areas like the Bay Area.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced intentions to withhold homelessness funding from local governments failing to meet benchmarks for addressing homelessness, emphasizing accountability for results.
The governor's administration will withhold future funding to cities and counties that do not close encampments or build more shelters, stressing the need for results.
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