Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has spoken out about the growing homelessness crisis in the city and county, criticizing what he calls the “Homeless Industrial Complex” created by the political establishment. Villanueva highlights the lack of effectiveness in the allocation of funds towards combating homelessness, with $6.5 billion spent resulting in an increase in homelessness over the past decade.
Villanueva outlines the success of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homeless Outreach Services Team in addressing the issue by reclaiming public spaces and connecting individuals with housing and services. He emphasizes that resources offered locally attract homeless individuals from across the nation, contributing to the problem.
The former sheriff opposes Measure A, a regressive tax hike that he believes will further exacerbate homelessness in Los Angeles by rewarding incompetence and graft. Villanueva argues that the focus should be on building emergency shelter, supporting treatment facilities for the mentally ill and drug dependent, and sending non-residents back to their places of origin.
In conclusion, Villanueva calls on residents to vote against Measure A and advocates for a more responsible and effective approach to addressing homelessness in Los Angeles.
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Alex Villanueva: Measure A will increase expenses in LA, incentivizing inefficiency and corruption
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