San Jose aims for "functional zero" homelessness, requiring hundreds of millions in funding to effectively counterbalance exits and entries into homelessness. While temporary shelters seem like a quick fix, they fail to address the critical lack of permanent housing. Current projections, including $234 million annually for operational costs and $5 billion for permanent housing, highlight the financial challenges ahead. Mayor Mahan's inclination to redirect funds from affordable housing towards short-term homeless solutions raises serious concerns about long-term viability and effectiveness of the city’s approach to homelessness.
"Budget allocations focused on temporary solutions risk becoming prohibitively expensive without addressing the fundamental lack of permanent housing for the unhoused."
"Mayor Mahan’s argument for permanent housing investment signals a need for a significant rethink in the city’s approach to homelessness."
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