Gov. Newsom Releases New Ordinance Pushing Cities To Remove Homeless Encampments

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

60% : In addition, all encampment clearing must follow state guidelines, including giving at least 48 hours' notice before a clearance, outreach to local service providers, and proper storage of items when addressing encampments.
58% : Homeless experts have said that state assistance to get jobs and permanent shelter are key, with Newsom's orders, including his latest ordinance, only going for a quick encampment removal strategy with no follow up actions.
56% : "The Governor is calling on every local government to adopt and implement local policies without delay, backed by billions in state funding and authority affirmed by the U.S. Supreme Court last year," said the Governors office on Monday.
54% : Gov. Newsom Releases New Ordinance Pushing Cities To Remove Homeless Encampments New ordinance comes as Newsom's end of term, likely Presidential run loom on the horizon By Evan Symon, May 12, 2025 1:56 pm 12 May 2025 1:56 pm Governor Gavin Newsom issued a new model ordinance on homeless encampments on Monday, pushing cities across the state to begin removing encampments in a "humane" way.
53% : Cities like Los Angeles and San Diego, with encampment clearing ordinances already in the books, moved forward with larger-scale clearances.
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42% : Cities can also modify encampment clearing based on local rules or differing needs, like banning encampments from being on sidewalks or near schools or offering shelter to all homeless people in the encampment before a razing.

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