San Francisco's Democratic Party is undergoing significant policy shifts as it embraces more 'drug free' housing initiatives, a move historically at odds with the 'Housing First' model that has been a cornerstone of liberal homeless policy amidst persistent homelessness. This change was highlighted by the recent passage of AB 2479, which aims to legalize drug-free recovery housing in California. The bill cleared the Assembly Housing Committee with support from key figures including Matt Haney and Daniel McClenon. Concurrently, legislation SB 1227, designed to facilitate downtown San Francisco's recovery by creating a temporary CEQA exemption and tax incentives for workforce housing, has also passed its second committee. Additionally, the SF Democratic Party officially declared a Pro Housing resolution, emphasizing the need to build housing at all levels and reduce bureaucracy. These developments come amidst a broader conversation about the city's approach to homelessness and recovery, as evidenced by the San Francisco Recovery Summit and the Recovery Rally, which underscored the growing support for sobriety-focused policies within the city's political and community spheres.
In the face of persistent homelessness, Democrats are embracing more “drug free” housing policies. Read more: https://t.co/Phl1zyW2uK
"advocates for the homeless have, for 40 years, demanded that funding for dealing with the homeless go into giving people private studio apartments rather than building sufficient shelter beds. They call this 'Housing First,' and its record is awful." https://t.co/wwiGmDoFps
The SF Democratic Party is now officially Pro Housing! Last week, I was honored to cosponsor a comprehensive resolution with @SFDemocrats, declaring for the first time that our party acknowledges we must build housing at all levels, reduce bureaucracy, and protect renters. 🧵 https://t.co/xMuClejEXc
On the campaign trail: Breed dropped in on the 3rd annual San Francisco Recovery Summit yesterday, boosting an ascendant movement. Its supporters emphasize sobriety as the end goal of drug policy, & they're gaining ground in City Hall. via @jrivanob https://t.co/DvKRp52gOK
In the face of persistent homelessness, Democrats are embracing more “drug free” housing policies. Read more: https://t.co/OGaq5OpgRR
Unfortunately SF is a kind of "roach motel" for people with addiction issues. They are lured it with easy access to cheap drugs, free money, and lack of law enforcement, and they stay until they die of overdose. This is not compassion. It's exploitation by parasitic non-profits… https://t.co/DGKQnfxsvG
In the face of persistent homelessness, Democrats are embracing more “drug free” housing policies even though such ideas have historically been viewed as antithetical to the “housing first” model. https://t.co/c78c52uZC4
In the face of persistent homelessness, the state's Democrats are embracing more “drug free” housing policies even though such ideas have historically been viewed as antithetical to the “housing first” model. https://t.co/BhXsj2A0yo
"In the face of persistent homelessness, Democrats are embracing more "drug free" housing policies even though such ideas have often been viewed as antithetical to “housing first," long the bedrock concept of liberal homeless policy. The dynamic was on display at the Capitol… https://t.co/obKfu4e1M1
Today I had the privilege of speaking at the 2024 Recovery Rally. The shift in conversation and progress since 2018 is inspiring, but those in recovery know that staying sober is a daily struggle. I’m in awe of this community and will continue to be their champion at City Hall. https://t.co/t8wbrO24d1
This is fantastic news! Recovery Housing in California is one step closer to reality! @MattHaneySF @BayAreaCouncil @SteveAdami @TheWayOutSF @DarrenNorton20 https://t.co/LJFLLiFtsE
#AB2479 to legalize drug free recovery housing in CA cleared Asm Housing Cmte today! TY @MattHaneySF and Daniel McClenon for sharing your story. Onward! @BayAreaCouncil @salvationarmysf https://t.co/srEPEzQDns
The human cost of making San Francisco a drug tourist destination. ⬇️⬇️ #USA #SanFrancisco https://t.co/6SqXCJMXMd
Our legislation to help downtown San Francisco recover - SB 1227 - passed its 2nd committee. SB 1227 creates a temporary CEQA exemption for downtown to help facilitate needed changes for a mixed use future, not just office. It also creates tax incentives for workforce housing.
Feeling energized at the Recovery Summit! Thanks to Positive Directions Equals Change, Tom Wolf, @salvationarmysf, and the recovery community for a great event. Recovery is possible! https://t.co/Es9haoPQFP
WATCH: California “Progressives” Try to Cancel Affordable Housing This week, @BenKawaller heads to his local city council meeting in West Hollywood, as his supposedly progressive neighbors fight to keep poor people out of their community. Read more: https://t.co/yGvWguqS4x https://t.co/UFeyaccpvK
San Francisco’s Democratic Party entered a new era last week as candidates from the city’s moderate political camp were sworn into office. https://t.co/nT0HCae58p
#SanFrancisco is a destination for drug tourism, from vagrant to middle class to rich people. They know in SF they can get any drug and use it without consequences… except dying ⬇️⬇️ 🙏 https://t.co/57PpLqJnyr