California voters pass measure pushed by governor to tackle homelessness crisis in razor-thin win

California to Restructure Mental Health System After Voters Narrowly Pass Proposition 1

California voters have narrowly approved Proposition 1, meaning the state’s mental health and behavioral health system is set to undergo a dramatic restructuring for the first time in 20 years. The Associated Press called the result with 50.2 percent of voters approving the measure versus 49.8 percent voting against. Still, the vote won’t be certified until April 12. Proposition 1 is made up of two bills and has been heavily promoted by Democrat…

California approves Prop. 1 to fund mental health programs for homeless

The measure, championed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, will spend billions for housing and mental health and drug treatment programs for homeless residents.

California votes to spend $6.4B on homeless crisis despite spiraling debt

Proposition 1, a measure that would require California to spend billions of dollars on the state’s spiraling homeless crisis was passed by a razor-thin majority on Wednesday.

Gavin Newsom’s Signature Homeless Measure Ekes Past California Voters In Nail-Biter Vote

California voters barely passed a measure to massively increase taxpayer funds going toward constructing facilities for certain homeless people in the state.

California voters approve measure requiring counties to address homelessness crisis

A ballot measure that would require California counties to address the homelessness crisis narrowly clinched enough votes to pass Wednesday night. About 50.2 percent of California voters have now backed Proposition 1, according to the state’s unofficial election results from March 5. If passed, the measure will authorize $6.38 billion in bonds to build mental health facilities and more…

Los Angeles City Council Member Pushing for New 'Department of Homelessness'

American cities across the country are experiencing a massive uptick in homelessness, but perhaps none more than Los Angeles, California.