Homelessness crisis
Homelessness remains highly visible in California cities. Debates center on funding and accountability for programs like HHAP and encampment resolution, plus reorganization of housing/homelessness agencies, often linked to housing supply and treatment.
Where do you stand?
How should California respond to visible homelessness in its cities?
How important is this to you?
✓ You told us where you stand
Sources
https://prostateaffairs.com/ca/politics/california-political-issues-2026
Homelessness remains highly visible in cities; funding and accountability for programs (HHAP, encampment resolution) and reorganization of housing/homelessness agencies are ongoing.
Positions on this issue · liberal → conservative
- Massively expand housing-first programs, services, and halt encampment clearances without housing
- Increase accountable funding for treatment-linked housing and targeted encampment resolution
- Combine more shelter capacity with enforcement and performance metrics for existing programs
- Prioritize clearing encampments and require treatment/work for aid, with less new spending
- Focus on strict enforcement against camping and cut ineffective programs that enable street living