San Diego City Wire

California Globe has published an opinion piece by State Senator Brian W. Jones, titled "Sen. Jones’ Multi-Pronged Approach to Removing Homeless Encampments." In this op-ed, Senator Jones addresses the ongoing issue of homelessness in California.

"California’s approach to homelessness is a failure," writes Senator Jones. He highlights the prevalence of tent cities across communities and suggests that while the problem is significant, there are actionable steps that can be taken for short-term improvements as well as long-term solutions.

Senator Jones plans to introduce a proposal on December 5th, the first day of the new legislative session. The proposal aims to assist communities in cleaning up encampments from sensitive areas with compassion. "We must protect public safety and public health, particularly where our children are concerned," he states.

The measure proposed by Senator Jones involves a multi-pronged approach that goes beyond merely removing encampments.

For those interested in reading more about his approach, the complete op-ed is available on California Globe's website.