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Candidates propose housing conversions, regional partnerships and job programs to address homelessness
Summary
Mayoral and council candidates proposed a mix of person-to-person outreach, motel-to-housing conversions, regional coordination with Contra Costa County, workforce training, and expanded mental‑health and day‑center services as strategies to reduce homelessness in Richmond.
Candidates at both forums advanced multiple strategies for homelessness and housing affordability, frequently emphasizing that the city cannot solve the problem alone and must coordinate with Contra Costa County and regional partners.
On homelessness, Mayor Eduardo Martinez described an outreach approach used during an evacuation — interviewing people individually to understand needs — and recommended stipends to help people move into housing. Ahmad Anderson framed…
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