READER’S VIEW: Incarcerating the homeless isn’t compassionate or cost-effective. Here’s what works

READER’S VIEW: Incarcerating the homeless isn’t compassionate or cost-effective. Here’s what works

As Saratoga Springs grapples with homelessness, some have proposed incarcerating unhoused individuals to force them into short-term programs. As a Saratoga County Supervisor, former Finance Commissioner who managed the city’s budget for a decade, and champion of Saratoga’s permanent Code Blue shelter, I want to be clear: this approach is not only morally wrong — it’s a financial dead end. THE HUMAN COST OF CRIMINALIZING HOMELESSNESS Homelessness…