Walters: Newsom's new homelessness plan leaves out important details
Briefly

California continues to grapple with a severe homelessness crisis, with the number of unhoused individuals nearing 200,000. Despite billions in spending led by Governor Gavin Newsom, previous efforts have been criticized for lack of accountability and ineffective local spending. The recent Action Plan for Preventing and Ending Homelessness (2025-2027) seeks to introduce specific quantifiable goals and improve tracking of expenditures. However, skepticism remains about its potential effectiveness, especially following a damning report from the state auditor highlighting deficiencies in past accountability measures.
The Action Plan for Preventing and Ending Homelessness in California aims to hold the state accountable while outlining specific goals amid rising unhoused populations.
Governor Newsom's administration faces increasing scrutiny as the number of unhoused Californians approaches 200,000 despite significant expenditures on homelessness.
Historical lessons from World War II underscore the importance of detailed planning; the D-Day invasion succeeded where the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union failed.
Critics question the effectiveness of California's homelessness spending, as past state auditor reports indicate a lack of consistent tracking, evaluation, and accountability.
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