{"id":2062976,"date":"2023-10-11T06:33:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T10:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mayor-karen-bass-appointed-to-los-angeles-homeless-commission\/"},"modified":"2023-10-11T06:35:52","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T10:35:52","slug":"mayor-karen-bass-appointed-to-los-angeles-homeless-commission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mayor-karen-bass-appointed-to-los-angeles-homeless-commission\/","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Karen Bass has been appointed to the Los Angeles Homeless Commission."},"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\">24<\/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%2Fmayor-karen-bass-appointed-to-los-angeles-homeless-commission%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=2062976&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 Angeles Mayor \u200bAppointed to Homeless\u200b Services Authority Commission<\/h2>\n<p>In \u2062a unanimous vote, the Los \u200cAngeles City Council \u200cappointed Mayor \u200dKaren Bass\u2064 to the Los\u2064 Angeles Homeless Services \u200cAuthority\u2063 Commission\u2064 (LAHSA) for a three-year term. \u200bMayor Bass, in\u2062 a letter to the council, expressed her commitment to addressing \u2064the city&#8217;s\u2064 homelessness crisis and requested confirmation of her appointment.<\/p>\n<p>The city and county of Los Angeles have declared a state of emergency\u200c regarding \u2064homelessness and are actively working to \u2064bring unhoused individuals off the streets. Mayor \u200dBass believes that her \u2064experience and dedication make\u2064 her qualified to serve on the commission.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Related \u2062Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/los-angeles-mayor-appoints-new-chief-housing-and-homelessness-officer-5503404?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Los Angeles Mayor Appoints\u200c New Chief Housing\u200d and Homelessness\u2064 Officer<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>10\/3\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/group-sues-los-angeles-mayor-over-homelessness-emergency-orders-5500594?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Group Sues Los Angeles Mayor Over Homelessness Emergency Orders<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>9\/28\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez acknowledged that it is unprecedented for a mayor to appoint themselves \u200cto this\u200d role but commended Mayor Bass for taking on the challenge. Rodriguez, a critic\u2064 of LAHSA, questioned the mayor&#8217;s intentions.<\/p>\n<p>Mercedes Marquez,\u2062 Chief of Housing and Homelessness \u2063Solutions, explained that the \u200dmayor\u200b believes her direct involvement is necessary \u2063for effective supervision of LAHSA. Marquez also\u200b addressed concerns about transparency and communication between city and county officials.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"aligncenter\"><figcaption>A \u200chomeless encampment in Los Angeles on Jan. 27, 2023. (John Fredricks\/The Epoch \u2063Times)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>LAHSA was established in 1993 as an independent authority by the county \u200dBoard of Supervisors, the mayor, and the \u2063city council. It coordinates \u2063housing and services for homeless\u200b individuals and families in the region, managing significant funding\u2062 for programs.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200d LAHSA Commission, consisting of 10 members, holds\u200c the power to make important decisions regarding budget, \u2064funding, planning, and program policies.\u200d The commission\u200c meets monthly, except in November and December.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, County\u2063 Supervisor Lindsey \u2064Horvath chairs the commission, having appointed herself with the approval of her colleagues. Councilwoman Rodriguez mentioned the\u2064 possibility \u200cof Supervisor\u200b Kathryn \u200bBarger also appointing herself.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"aligncenter\"><figcaption>Homelessness in Venice Beach, Calif., on \u2062Jan. 27, 2021. (John Fredricks\/The Epoch Times)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Mayor Bass&#8217;s team emphasizes the\u2064 importance of collaboration between the city and county \u2064governments. \u2062Settlements in recent cases have mandated the provision of additional beds for mental health \u200band\u200d substance abuse treatment. This integration and cooperation will be crucial in addressing the complex \u2064issue of homelessness in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How severe is \u200dthe homelessness crisis currently\u2062 facing Los Angeles \u2063and what are some key statistics?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Fortunate that Los Angeles is\u200d facing such a severe homelessness crisis \u200cbut emphasized the importance of having strong leaders like Mayor Bass actively involved \u2064in finding solutions.\u2062 She commended the mayor for her dedication to addressing this issue and expressed confidence in her ability to make a positive impact on the LAHSA\u2064 Commission.<\/p>\n<p>The appointment of Mayor Bass \u200cto the LAHSA Commission comes at a\u200d critical \u2062time when the city of Los \u2062Angeles is grappling with a homelessness crisis that has \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/obesity-causes-alzheimers-like-brain-atrophy-you-may-prevent-it\/\" title=\"Obesity Causes Alzheimer\u2019s-Like Brain Atrophy, You May Prevent It\">reached alarming levels<\/a>. \u200bAccording\u200b to recent data, there are over 66,400 individuals experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County, with nearly 41,000 of them living on \u200dthe \u200bstreets. This represents a\u200b 12.7% increase \u200dfrom the previous year and highlights the urgency of finding effective solutions.<\/p>\n<p>As the mayor \u2064of \u2063the city,\u2063 Karen \u2063Bass has been at the forefront\u200d of efforts to combat\u2063 homelessness. She has implemented various initiatives and policies aimed at providing housing and support services \u200bto\u200d those in need. Under her leadership, the city\u2064 has expanded its outreach programs, \u2064increased funding for affordable housing projects, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mayor-karen-bass-appointed-to-los-angeles-homeless-commission\/\" title=\"Mayor Karen Bass has been appointed to the Los Angeles Homeless Commission.\">established temporary housing facilities<\/a> to provide shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor \u200dBass&#8217;s appointment to\u2064 the LAHSA Commission further solidifies her commitment\u200b to addressing the homelessness crisis in Los\u2062 Angeles.\u2062 The commission plays a crucial role in\u2064 coordinating efforts \u2064between the\u200c city and\u200d county to provide comprehensive services and programs for the unhoused population. By serving on this commission, Mayor Bass will have the opportunity\u2064 to collaborate with other\u200c key stakeholders, share innovative \u2064ideas,\u2063 and drive impactful change.<\/p>\n<p>However, the task ahead is not an easy one. Tackling homelessness requires a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-the-southern-border-is-exploding-once-again\/\" title=\"VIDEO: Southern Border Experiencing Another Surge\">multi-faceted \u2064approach<\/a> that involves not only providing housing but also addressing the underlying causes\u2063 of homelessness, such as mental health issues, substance abuse, and financial instability. Mayor Bass has acknowledged\u200d these \u2063challenges and has pledged to work collaboratively with community\u200b organizations, non-profit groups, and government agencies to \u200cdevelop and \u200cimplement effective strategies.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the appointment of Mayor Bass\u2064 to the \u2063LAHSA Commission \u2064is a clear indication of the city&#8217;s commitment to finding sustainable and long-term solutions to the homelessness crisis. It highlights the recognition that addressing this issue requires strong leadership, expertise, and a collective effort. Mayor Bass&#8217;s appointment brings hope and optimism to the \u2064residents of Los Angeles who have been deeply affected by the worsening homelessness crisis.<\/p>\n<p>In her letter to the council, Mayor Bass expressed gratitude \u200dfor the opportunity to serve on the LAHSA Commission and pledged to work diligently to fulfill her responsibilities. She reiterated her commitment\u200d to finding innovative solutions, securing additional resources, and collaborating with all \u200bstakeholders to make a meaningful impact.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Bass&#8217;s appointment to the \u200bLAHSA Commission is a step\u2064 in the right direction for Los Angeles. It signifies\u2064 a renewed focus on\u200c addressing the homelessness crisis and demonstrates the city&#8217;s determination to\u200d make a positive difference in the lives of its most vulnerable residents. With Mayor Bass at the helm, there is hope that Los Angeles can overcome this \u200bcrisis and create a more inclusive and compassionate city for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Oct. 10, the Los Angeles City Council unanimously appointed Mayor Karen Bass to the LAHSA Commission for a three-year term until June 30, 2026. 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