Gov. Gavin Newsom has urged California cities to ban homeless encampments, marking a substantial push for local governments to take action. The state provided a model ordinance that restricts camping in one place and requires local authorities to offer shelter before any removal. This call to action is supported by a historic $3.3 billion funding initiative aimed at behavioral health housing and treatment for the mentally ill and homeless. Newsom emphasized the urgent need for compassion and action to improve conditions for vulnerable populations.
"Thereâs nothing compassionate about letting people die on the streets," Newsom said in a statement. "Local leaders asked for resources - we delivered the largest state investment in history."
"Now, weâre giving them a model they can put to work immediately, with urgency and with humanity, to resolve encampments and connect people to shelter, housing, and care."
The model ordinance prohibits persistent camping in one location and encampments that block sidewalks, ensuring local officials offer shelter before any removal occurs.
Gov. Newsom's announcement is coupled with the release of $3.3 billion in funding for communities to expand behavioral health housing and treatment options.
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