Homelessness
Homelessness ties with housing costs as the top voter concern at 81%. Under Mayor Lurie’s Breaking the Cycle initiatives, the city reports lowest unsheltered numbers in 15 years via shelter, permanent housing, Prop C funding, RV bans, and outcome-based contracts. Board debates continue over reallocating Prop C dollars between temporary shelter and permanent housing/prevention.
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Sources
DSA SF — https://dsasf.org/2025-board-of-supervisors-voting-breakdown/
Prop C (“Our City, Our Home” business tax) funds much of this; Board fights have involved reallocating some dollars from permanent housing/prevention toward temporary shelter
Positions on this issue · liberal → conservative
- Maximize permanent housing and prevention funding from Prop C with minimal enforcement or shelter mandates
- Prioritize Housing First permanent placements plus expanded voluntary services while limiting sweeps
- Combine shelter expansion, permanent housing, family vouchers, and targeted enforcement of camping bans
- Enforce RV and street camping bans firmly, expand temporary shelter, and tie services to accountability metrics
- Clear encampments quickly, reduce Prop C social spending, and emphasize private charity over city programs