San Francisco's struggle with homelessness, once thought a temporary issue, has evolved into a complex crisis. Mayor Daniel Lurie's new policies advocate for mandatory treatment for addiction, addressing gaps in the previous approach. Historically, mayors from Dianne Feinstein to Gavin Newsom faced challenges due to fragmented efforts among city departments. While former Mayor Newsom pushed for collaboration with his 'Care Not Cash' initiative, health policies, particularly around harm reduction, clashed with the overall strategy. This lack of coordination has highlighted the need for a unified approach to effectively tackle homelessness and its underlying causes.
For years, some departments were addressing the issue of homelessness on their own with almost no coordination, resulting in ineffective solutions and conflicting approaches.
Mayor Daniel Lurie's new policies seem to focus on breaking down what many refer to as the 'Homeless Industry Complex', aiming for mandatory treatment for addiction.
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