LA voters criticize Karen Bass policies without knowing theyre hers: A Band-Aid on the problem

Many Los Angeles voters criticized the effectiveness of Mayor Karen Bass’ homelessness and policing policies when presented with her proposals, without being told which mayoral candidate supports them.Bass faces widespread public dissatisfaction ahead of the November 3 mayoral election, when voters will choose between her and socialist challenger Nithya Raman. Angelenos expressed skepticism about whether the city should continue spending hundreds of millions of dollars moving homeless people off the streets and into temporary hotels while they wait for permanent housing, as part of Bass’ signature “Inside Safe” program. “I just don’t think a hotel is the proper place for homeless people,” said Val Villanueva.“A lot of them are dealing with mental issues.

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Never miss a story “I think we need to give them something a bit more structured… where there are support services readily available.More of like a recovery center or something like that.

Something more focused on rehabilitation.”Bass’ handling of homelessness is one major reason Villanueva is voting for mayoral challenger and LA City Councilmember Nithya Raman. “She’s not really handling the homeless situation.She’s just kind of moving them from place to place and doing so very violently.

Police raids on homeless encampments.Just police generally harassing homeless people when, you know, they’re sleeping.”He added, “I think the city’s become quite complacent.

And it is just gradually on a decline.”Adrian Guess said he supports spending taxpayer money on housing the homeless, if it also comes with “services like mental health, addiction, financial literacy education, because if...