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LA City Council calls for a new strategy to tackle homelessness
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Apr 23, 2015
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LA City Council calls for a new strategy to tackle homelessness
A recent report found that the city spends $100 million a year to deal with its 23,000 homeless residents, most of which goes to the LAPD.
A homeless person's belongings are seen blocking a pedestrian walkway in Downtown Los Angeles.
A homeless person's belongings are seen blocking a pedestrian walkway in Downtown Los Angeles.
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A recent report found that the city spends $100 million a year to deal with its 23,000 homeless residents, most of which goes to the LAPD.

LA City Councilman Jose Huizar is calling for a committee to devise a strategy for dealing with the region's homeless population. Huizar along with Council President Wesson and councilmen Mike Bonin, Gil Cedillo and Curren Pirce Jr. introduced the measure yesterday. 

The proposal follows a report by the City Administrative Office which found the issue is not only a social one but an economic one. Councilman Jose Huizar joined the show to tell us more about it.