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Public commenters criticize Care Plus and outreach programs; raise concerns about criminalization and homelessness services
Summary
Several public speakers criticized Care Plus and other outreach programs, saying they displace people experiencing homelessness rather than connect them to services. Speakers also raised questions about police-related permit fees and appointments; council adopted related agenda items as part of the consent bundle.
Speakers at the Los Angeles City Council meeting criticized how some outreach programs operate and raised broader concerns about homelessness responses and policing-related permits and appointments.
A Spanish-speaking commenter who addressed multiple agenda items said Care Plus “es otro mecanismo para los repasos, no le están dando servicio, solamente están criminalizando la falta de vivienda” (Care Plus is another mechanism for sweepings; they’re not providing services, they are only criminalizing homelessness). The commenter also said the city’s approach displaces unhoused people and…
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