San Jose is facing a $50 million structural shortfall and is contemplating using funds from the Measure E affordable housing fund to clear homeless residents from waterways and provide temporary shelter. The proposed options include diverting all $35.6 million or $24.6 million from Measure E.
Regina Celestine Williams emphasizes the importance of consistent investment in affordable housing to address residents' top priority. She highlights the risk of longer timelines for housing the lower-income or at-risk population without sustained leadership prioritization.
Mayor Matt Mahan's budget message focuses on addressing street homelessness, enhancing public safety, and making San Jose more attractive for investment. The proposed budget aims to manage the shortfall without drastically affecting essential city services.
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