San Francisco is facing a massive budget shortfall of 643 million dollars. In response, the city is looking to make cuts and one proposed target is its homelessness department. During a recent meeting, supervisors and advocates addressed the issue and raised concerns, partly because the mayor has promised to beef up shelter capacity. KQED’s Sydney Johnson explains.

 

 

San Francisco is facing a massive budget shortfall of 643 million dollars. In response, the city is looking to make cuts and one proposed target is its homelessness department. During a recent meeting, supervisors and advocates addressed the issue and raised concerns, partly because the mayor has promised to beef up shelter capacity. KQED&rsquo;s Sydney Johnson explains.
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KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.