Fax a letter on AB 1167. California is one of only 10 states without an interagency council on homelessness. This bill would create such a council.
AB 1167 (Fong) would create a State Interagency Council on Homelessness. This would provide a forum for state agencies and others who work on homelessness issues to take a comprehensive look at the many facets of homelessness, the solutions necessary for prevention and ending homelessness, and put California in a better position to increase federal funding to address homelessness.
Even though California has the highest homelessness population in the country (133,000), we are one of only a few states not to have this type of interagency coordination between state agencies. AB 1167 would change that and make homelessness a higher priority. At a time when economic hardships and budget cuts could result in additional homelessness, it is more vital than ever that we have a coordinated response to this multifaceted issue. View AB 1167 Fact Sheet (from Housing CA.)
SCANPH opposes the Community Care Facilities Ordinance (CCFO), which is expected to be considered by the full Los Angeles City Council the week of January 28th, most likely at the January 30th City Council meeting. In it's most current form, it would negatively impact affordable housing in Los Angeles, especially for its most vulnerable populations.
