Politics & Government
LA Mayor Karen Bass Tackles Homeless Crisis With "Inside Safe" Program
The move is what Bass's office has called a "fundamental change" to L.A.'s approach to addressing encampments on city streets.
December 22, 2022
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Wednesday signed an executive directive on homelessness specific to her "Inside Safe" program, dedicated to getting the people living in tents in LA into motel and hotel rooms.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom first launched the idea of placing homeless people in motel and hotel rooms at the start of the pandemic in 2020. He has since encouraged cities and counties to convert motels and other buildings into housing for homeless people.
The move is what Bass's office has called a "fundamental change" to L.A.'s approach to addressing encampments on city streets.
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