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Opinion: To reduce homelessness, pair compassion with accountability

A clear, measurable approach to get people off the street and restore public safety

In this op-ed, I lay out why San Diego County must pair compassion with accountability—expanding treatment options for the severely mentally ill, demanding results for taxpayer dollars, and supporting strategies that reduce encampments while connecting people to shelter and services.

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Key points

Highlights from this op-ed.

  • 1I want life-saving treatment options for people who are too sick to choose help on their own
  • 2I support accountability for government programs so taxpayers can see real results
  • 3I support pairing shelter and services with enforcement so refusing help doesn’t become the default
  • 4I want policies that restore safety and dignity in our neighborhoods and for those suffering on the streets