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HSH flags $876M city deficit, plans cuts and program shifts as shelter demand rises
Summary
HSH director warned of an $876 million city general‑fund deficit and mayoral instructions for 15% permanent spending reductions; commissioners pressed on impacts while HSH announced wind‑downs at Candlestick VTC and the Kova shelter and outlined shelter, placement and prevention metrics.
Director McSpadden told the San Francisco Homelessness and Oversight Commission that the mayor’s budget office projects an $876,000,000 general‑fund deficit over the next two years and has instructed departments to propose ongoing 15% permanent spending reductions beginning in fiscal year 2025‑26. McSpadden said HSH estimates those reductions would amount to roughly $48,000,000 for the department and that one‑time cuts or new revenue cannot be used to offset the target.
The department also presented system performance and program updates. McSpadden said San Francisco’s Homeless Outreach Team conducted 3,239 engagements…
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