California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the formation of a statewide task force aimed at clearing homeless encampments on public streets and expanding access to housing, shelter, and supportive services for those affected.
“No one should live in a dangerous or unsanitary encampment, and we will continue our ongoing work to ensure that everyone has a safe place to call home,” Newsom said in a statement announcing the task force on Aug. 29.
“Today I am establishing a new task force that pairs urgency with dignity—restoring safe, usable public spaces while providing care for Californians living in dangerous encampments.”
The SAFE Task Force brings together multiple state agencies to focus on clearing encampments in California’s 10 largest cities over the next 30 days, according to the governor’s office….