"California's Mental Health Plan Tackles Homelessness Crisis"
TL;DR
California's Proposition 1, a $6.4 billion measure aimed at addressing homelessness by providing treatment and housing for those with severe mental illnesses and addiction, was narrowly approved by voters after a surprisingly close margin. Governor Gavin Newsom, who saw the proposition as a key part of the state's strategy to combat homelessness, hailed the approval as a significant shift in addressing the issue and a victory for doing things differently.
- California Approves Prop. 1, a Mental Health Plan Aimed at Addressing Homelessness The New York Times
- California voters approve Newsom's mental health ballot measure - POLITICO POLITICO
- New study says high housing costs, low income push Californians into homelessness The Associated Press
- Group opposing Prop. 1 concedes, then withdraws concession SFGATE
- Gavin Newsom, anti-Prop. 1 group help rejected ballot voters Sacramento Bee
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