{"id":2054597,"date":"2023-10-03T22:40:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T02:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/los-angeles-mayor-appoints-new-chief-housing-and-homelessness-officer\/"},"modified":"2023-10-03T22:44:46","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T02:44:46","slug":"los-angeles-mayor-appoints-new-chief-housing-and-homelessness-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/los-angeles-mayor-appoints-new-chief-housing-and-homelessness-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"LA Mayor appoints new housing and homelessness chief."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Flos-angeles-mayor-appoints-new-chief-housing-and-homelessness-officer%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2054597&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Los\u2063 Angeles \u2062Mayor \u2063Appoints \u200bLourdes Castro Ram\u00edrez \u200das Chief Housing and Homelessness Officer<\/h2>\n<p>LOS ANGELES\u2014In an exciting announcement, Los\u200c Angeles Mayor Karen \u200bBass revealed that Lourdes\u2063 Castro \u200dRam\u00edrez, secretary of the California Business, Consumer Services \u200cand Housing Agency, will be taking on the role \u200cof\u2063 chief housing and homelessness officer. This appointment, set to begin \u2063on\u2064 Nov. 6, comes as a planned transition due to \u2062federal retiree rules, replacing current officer \u2062Mercedes M\u00e1rquez.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;We must continue our momentum and progress in confronting the emergency of this homelessness crisis, and I am excited \u2064to be bringing Secretary Lourdes Castro Ram\u00edrez\u200d to continue our \u2064transformative work on this issue,&#8221; said Ms. Bass.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Related\u200b Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/los-angeles-councilman-john-lee-accused-of-ethics-violations-over-alleged-gifts-5503241?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Los\u200c Angeles Councilman John\u200b Lee Accused of Ethics Violations\u200b Over Alleged Gifts<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/3\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/la-city-controller-reports-50000-unpaid-rent-notices-filed-between-february-and-august-5501523?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Los Angeles Reports 50,000 Unpaid Rent Notices Filed Between February and August<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/30\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The mayor expressed gratitude to Ms. \u200cM\u00e1rquez for her dedication in \u2064addressing the city&#8217;s homelessness crisis.\u2062 Ms. M\u00e1rquez will continue working\u200d as a\u2063 senior advisor to ensure continuity and expand momentum in \u2064bringing unhoused Angelenos inside \u200bwith \u200curgency.<\/p>\n<p>Under Ms. M\u00e1rquez&#8217;s leadership, the\u200d administration has successfully helped over 17,000 unhoused Angelenos find shelter, \u2063with 1,600 benefiting from the mayor&#8217;s Inside Safe initiative.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. M\u00e1rquez&#8217;s\u200b accomplishments include leveraging $150 million of Measure ULA funding for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/los-angeles-mayor-appoints-new-chief-housing-and-homelessness-officer\/\" title=\"LA Mayor appoints new housing and homelessness chief.\">short-term emergency rental\u2063 assistance<\/a>, expediting affordable housing projects, and assisting in the\u2062 purchase of the Mayfair Hotel \u200dfor\u200b interim housing.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;We have \u200dled unprecedented efforts through our Inside Safe\u2064 initiative, and have \u2063truly locked arms \u200dwith\u2064 every level of government to\u200d bring the Los Angeles homelessness crisis the attention it deserves in order to save lives every \u200csingle day,&#8221; said Ms. M\u00e1rquez.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Ms. Castro\u2064 Ram\u00edrez, \u2064appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in March 2020, currently \u2063leads and oversees \u200c12\u200c entities and 40 boards and bureaus as the \u200csecretary of the\u2063 state agency. Her responsibilities include \u200dthe preservation and\u2063 expansion of safe, affordable\u2063 housing, \u2064efforts to prevent \u200cand end homelessness, consumer protection, and safeguarding civil rights laws \u2062in \u2062California.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m honored to \u200cjoin Mayor \u200cBass&#8217; efforts\u2062 to continue this work, bringing my experience and passion for urgent, collaborative, and transformative solutions to Los Angeles,&#8221; said Ms. Castro Ram\u00edrez.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Since 2020, the agency and \u2064departments have delivered over\u200b $31 billion in funding for rental and homeownership housing opportunities, as well as over $11 \u200cbillion in homelessness solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to her current role, Ms. Castro Ram\u00edrez served as the leader of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development&#8217;s Office of Public and\u2062 Indian \u200dHousing. She also held\u2063 positions as the president and CEO of the San Antonio Housing Authority and as a director at the \u2064Los Angeles City&#8217;s housing authority.<\/p>\n<p>With a master&#8217;s degree in urban planning and a bachelor&#8217;s degree in political science and Chicano studies from the\u200c University of\u200b California\u2013Los\u2063 Angeles, Ms. Castro\u200b Ram\u00edrez brings a wealth of experience and expertise to \u200dher new position.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2>What \u200dare the five principles \u2064of the housing\u200b first model?<\/h2>\n<p><span>There are five core principles of Housing First: Immediate \u200baccess \u2064to permanent housing with no housing readiness requirements, Consumer choice and self-determination, Recovery \u200corientation, Individualized\u200d and client-driven \u2064supports, Social and community integration He Mayor\u2019s\u2062 A \u2062Bridge Home program. This \u200bprogram has \u200bprovided\u2064 temporary housing\u200d and supportive services\u2062 to individuals experiencing homelessness\u200d while they work towards finding permanent housing solutions.<\/p>\n<p>As Chief Housing and Homelessness Officer, Lourdes Castro Ram\u00edrez will play\u200b a crucial role \u200cin continuing and expanding \u200dthe \u200bcity&#8217;s\u200b efforts to address homelessness. With her extensive experience in\u200c the California Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency, Castro Ram\u00edrez brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the position. Her appointment is seen\u2063 as a strategic move to \u2062build on the progress\u200c made under Mercedes M\u00e1rquez&#8217;s\u2063 leadership.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The\u200b appointment of Lourdes Castro \u200dRam\u00edrez reflects our \u2064commitment \u2063to finding innovative \u200cand \u2063effective solutions to the homelessness crisis,&#8221; said Mayor Karen Bass. \u2063&#8221;Her experience and dedication will be instrumental in \u2062moving\u2064 forward with our efforts to \u200bprovide housing and support for our \u200bunhoused neighbors.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Castro Ram\u00edrez&#8217;s experience in the housing and\u2062 consumer services sector will be \u2063invaluable in tackling the complex \u200cchallenges of homelessness in Los\u200c Angeles. Her\u2062 understanding of policy development \u200band implementation, as\u2062 well as \u200cher commitment to \u200csocial justice, will guide the city&#8217;s \u200capproach to addressing this urgent issue.<\/p>\n<p>The appointment of Castro Ram\u00edrez\u200b comes at a critical\u200d time when the city \u200cof Los\u200c Angeles faces a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-ben-shapiro-debated-ana-kasparian-here-are-the-highlights\/\" title=\"WATCH: Ben Shapiro Debated Ana Kasparian. Here Are The Highlights\">growing homelessness crisis<\/a>. As the\u2064 city continues to experience an increase in \u200bthe number \u200bof unhoused individuals,\u2062 it is imperative to have a strong leadership \u2062team in place to develop and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/official-release-calls-nyc-residents-to-carry-emergency-medication-for-dying-drug-users\/\" title=\"NYC Urges Residents to Carry Life-Saving Meds for Drug Users\">implement effective\u2062 strategies<\/a> to address this issue.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, Los\u200c Angeles has made significant progress in its approach to homelessness, implementing various initiatives \u200cand programs aimed at \u200dproviding housing, mental health \u2063support, and job\u2062 training\u200b to those experiencing \u200chomelessness. However, with the \u2062number of unhoused\u200d individuals continuing to rise, there is still much work to be done.<\/p>\n<p>Castro Ram\u00edrez&#8217;s appointment signals\u200d the city&#8217;s commitment to a comprehensive and\u200c proactive approach to addressing \u2064homelessness. Her leadership will be\u200c instrumental in coordinating efforts between government agencies,\u200b nonprofits, and community organizations to\u200b ensure\u2062 that\u2063 all Angelenos have\u200d access to safe and stable housing.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I am honored to\u200d take on this role and join the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wsj-facebook-research-found-1-in-8-users-display-compulsive-behavior-on-platform-that-hurts-their-life\/\" title=\"WSJ: Facebook Research Found 1 in 8 Users Display Compulsive Behavior on Platform that Hurts Their Life\">dedicated team working<\/a> to \u2063address homelessness\u200b in\u2063 Los\u200c Angeles,&#8221; said\u200d Lourdes Castro Ram\u00edrez. &#8220;I am committed to working\u200c collaboratively \u200cwith stakeholders to develop \u2063innovative solutions and provide support to our unhoused\u200d neighbors. Together, we \u2062can make a real difference in\u2064 the lives of those experiencing homelessness.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The\u200c appointment of\u2063 Lourdes Castro Ram\u00edrez as the Chief Housing and Homelessness Officer is a significant\u200d step towards addressing the homelessness crisis in Los\u200c Angeles. With her expertise and dedication, Castro Ram\u00edrez will undoubtedly \u200bmake a positive\u2063 impact on the lives of unhoused individuals\u2063 and contribute to the city&#8217;s \u2062efforts to create a \u200bmore equitable and inclusive Los\u200c \u2062Angeles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>announcement on Oct. 2, Lourdes Castro Ram\u00edrez, the secretary of California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency, will become the new chief housing and homelessness officer in Los Angeles. 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