Homeless crisis remains priority for LA Mayor
LA Mayor Karen Bass reflects on her first year in office.
“As we’ve worked to house Angelenos, we’ve uncovered barriers and then we address them,” said Bass during a press conference Wednesday.
According to Bass’s team, more than 9,000 units of affordable housing are being accelerated as a result of Bass’s policies.
Mayor Bass reflects on first year
Mayor Karen Bass Monday began a weeklong tour of Los Angeles during which she plans to hold various events to highlight her work on homelessness, safety, business, climate and city services.
To address the crisis, Bass declared a state of emergency upon taking office last year. Bass said that establishing an effective data collection system, as well as developing a housing and services strategy, were all huge factors in reaching this year’s numbers.
In addition to fast-tracking more affordable housing across the city, Bass’s office announced that their team has cleared 32 encampments over the past year, through the Mayor’s citywide Inside Safe Initiative.
“Though we are proud of our progress, there is still more work to be done,” said Bass “It’s a new day in Los Angeles and our momentum will not stop.”
