[Temposs]

I want to point out that this measure does not take effect until there is actual open housing in which to send homeless folks. They cannot be told to leave otherwise. Since there is no funding for new housing in this measure, there is some chance the removal measures outlined here will never get to be used. This means shelter will be guaranteed to anyone who is told to leave.

That said, my political club voted against this measure because the 24 hour time frame is way too short and does not meet federal standards for managing homeless population. It takes more time to engage with a homeless person and negotiate what sort of help would be best for them.

[dpark]

> I want to point out that this measure does not take effect until there is actual open housing in which to send homeless folks. They cannot be told to leave otherwise.

The text of the measure isn't that specific. [1] It just says that the city has to offer shelter. In no way does it state that shelter must be actually available or secured before removing the tent.

The pessimistic interpretation is that the police will be able to tell a tent dweller that they need to go to a shelter and just give them directions to the nearest one, and the requirements of the law will be satisfied.

[1] https://ballotpedia.org/San_Francisco,_California,_Prohibiti...