San Jose mayor pushes plan to arrest homeless people refusing shelter

San Jose activists oppose diverting affordable housing funds - San José Spotlight

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan opened up the floor to critics of his initiatives to address homelessness Tuesday for the first time since the 2025-26 proposed budget included a reduction of funds prioritized for affordable housing. The property transfer tax known as Measure E was passed by San Jose voters in 2020 to fund permanent affordable housing, with only 15% of funds reserved for temporary shelter for homeless people according to city policy — …

San Jose Mayor Defends Plan to Jail Unhoused Who Refuse Shelter

YouTube @ KRON 4 The mayor of San Jose is defending his plan to potentially jail homeless people who refuse to go to city shelters.  Mayor Matt Mahan unveiled his proposal during a City Council budget meeting Monday.  His plan would allow the city to issue citations and even jail time to unhoused residents who refuse shelter or services up to three times.  Mahan says San Jose already spends millions of dollars to clear out homeless tent encampme…

San Jose’s mayor defends plan to arrest homeless people

Mayor Matt Mahan’s policy is that those who refuse shelter on three occasions will be detained, arrested, or hospitalized

San Jose mayor pushes plan to arrest homeless people refusing shelter

(KRON) — San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan says his proposed policies on homelessness are aligned with Gov. Gavin Newson’s recent model for banning camps at the city and county level. Newson’s plan calls for a prohibition on camping in one spot or in areas that block public walkways. It also requires local officials to “make every reasonable effort” to offer shelter to homeless people before clearing camps. Mahan’s “responsibility to shelter” plan, mean…

Homeless advocates protest San Jose proposal to arrest unhoused who repeatedly refuse available shelter

Despite California Gov. Gavin Newsom urging cities and counties to take a more aggressive stance on encampments, some advocates continue to rail against San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s homelessness policy platform, including a proposal to arrest unhoused residents who repeatedly refuse offers of available shelter. Related Articles If Gov. Newsom doesn’t solve California homeless crisis, can he be president? Newsom call…

Advocates protest San Jose's proposal to arrest unhoused people if they refuse shelter

Homeless advocates are reacting to San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan's controversial proposal to arrest unhoused people if they refuse shelter.