"According to the report, the program has cost $300 million, but 40% of those housed have returned to the streets. Bass has defended the program, saying it's led to a nearly-20% reduction in homelessness."
"Bass noted that 60% have remained housed, which Michaelson immediately said was not a great percentage, which the mayor disagreed with. We've resolved over 120 encampments."
"Bass also claimed that saying 40% returned to the streets is inaccurate because in reality, the government has no idea where they are. For example, we don't know that 40% left to go in the street."
"Of course it's concerning, Bass said, adding she's brought on a team to evaluate the successes and failures of the program."
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faced scrutiny over her Inside Safe program, which aims to shelter the homeless. A report revealed that 40% of participants returned to the streets after the program's $300 million investment. Bass defended the initiative, citing a nearly 20% reduction in homelessness and claiming that 60% of participants remained housed. She disputed the accuracy of the 40% figure, stating that the government lacks information on the whereabouts of those who left interim housing. Bass emphasized ongoing evaluations of the program's effectiveness.
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