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Candidates emphasize compassion and regional partnerships to address homelessness
Summary
At the forum, candidates agreed Newark must partner with county and regional agencies on homelessness; Mayor Hannon cited hotel conversion and housing vouchers, while Martinez stressed mental‑health wraparound services and Miguel urged a Bay Area–wide collaborative.
When asked about homelessness and recent court guidance, the three candidates emphasized compassion and intergovernmental coordination rather than unilateral city action.
Mayor Michael Hannon highlighted a state grant used to convert an underused hotel and said the city obtained housing vouchers (60) for low‑income residents,…
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