Political Reporter

Mike Ege

This week the Board explores plans for community policing and shelter on demand and may fire an opening salvo in the upcoming budget battle.

At a rally, local unions called attention to a staffing shortage in several key departments, which they say undermines safety and services. 


The budget and finance committee vote will paves the way for approval of the project after a month-long delay for public outreach. 

Here’s the breakdown of the city’s homeless population demographics.

The board will also likely urge more shelter beds be added to the coming budget and get an update on Laguna Honda.