Redding Today

Senator Brian Dahle (R-Bieber) and his Republican colleagues in the Senate and Assembly have introduced the "ACT on Homelessness" legislative package aimed at addressing California's homeless crisis.

Over the past four years, $17 billion has been spent by Sacramento Democrats and the Governor to tackle homelessness. However, the issue has continued to worsen. The Republican solutions focus on accountability, housing and shelter provision, mental health and substance abuse treatment, and prevention for those at risk.

"Foster youth, veterans, individuals struggling with a mental health diagnosis, addicts, and domestic violence victims are especially vulnerable to becoming homeless. Our proposals will give vulnerable populations the tools they need to transition away from homelessness," said Senator Dahle. "Democrats have spent record taxpayer dollars in recent years, but the problem has only become worse."

The reforms proposed in the ACT on Homelessness package aim to ensure resources are used effectively, assistance is available for those who need it, and treatments are provided for substance abuse and mental health issues.

"We must be compassionate in our approach," stated Dahle. "We need to address the mental health and substance abuse problems first and foremost."

For more information on the Legislative Republican ACT on Homelessness legislative package, click here.

California's 1st Senate District includes all or portions of 15 counties: Alpine, El Dorado, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, Sierra, Siskiyou, Shasta; as well as parts of Tehama, Butte, Colusa, and Glenn counties.