Homelessness response
Homelessness is a top voter concern after crime in Bexar County polls. It intersects with jail diversion, public health, mental health gaps, and budget choices as ARPA funds expire, with calls for coordination between county and city services.
How should Bexar County address homelessness given its ranking as a top local concern?
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Sources
UTSA — https://news.utsa.edu/2025/02/utsa-study-crime-is-top-concern-of-bexar-county-voters/
Crime ranked as the top concern ... followed by homelessness (~9%) and affordable housing (~8.6%)
Express-News — https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/utsa-poll-bexar-county-problems-crime-20146894.php
UTSA poll Bexar County problems crime
Express-News commentary — https://www.expressnews.com/opinion/commentary/article/bexar-county-community-health-21124885.php
Housing, Homelessness, Affordable Housing, Public Health, and Economic Issues ... rank high in voter concerns
Positions on this issue · liberal → conservative
- Large-scale housing-first, mental health, and supportive services funded by higher county resources
- Expand shelter, outreach, and diversion programs in partnership with the city and health systems
- Maintain existing homelessness services with efficiency improvements and no major new spending
- Focus on enforcement of camping rules plus limited temporary aid while cutting long-term program growth
- Reduce county homelessness spending and emphasize personal responsibility and private charity