homelessness

Invited the community to an October 27 homelessness agencies event with the mayor and Supervisor Baca, urging residents to be part of the solution.

Invited the public and council to a community lunch-and-learn with homelessness service agencies on October 27.

Urged the city to install stop signs on dangerous streets and pushed on homeless encampments.

Criticized the $500,000 homelessness consulting contract, questioned the budget deficit, and called for freeze on spending and better facilities for economic development staff.

The Ward 1 candidate supported items 23-25, called San Bernardino a 'regional dumping ground,' and criticized the $500,000 Michael Baker consulting spend in favor of county partnership and bridge housing.

The Ward 2 candidate backed the discussion agenda items, especially item 24, calling for collaboration over blame.

Questioned whether the city can afford more homeless spending, criticized the 'Love Your Block' costs, and called for revenue increases and 'tough love.'

A council candidate who works with people experiencing homelessness, urged the council to treat homelessness as personal and promised change if elected.

Another council candidate, urging comprehensive homelessness solutions and asking what happens after park ribbon-cuttings like Nicholson Park.

A Westside resident described robberies, an elderly man beaten, homeless encampments on Magnolia and H Street, and stolen tools — inviting the mayor to spend a night there.

Pidió un plan real para la falta de vivienda más allá de mover campamentos, citó un incendio que dañó un edificio de la Distrito 2 y pidió un trabajo de renovación del centro continuo más allá de la inauguración.

A second ward candidate, he called for comprehensive homelessness solutions and sustained maintenance of parks like the newly reopened Nicholson Park rather than one-time ribbon cuttings.

A lifelong west side resident described being robbed, an 80-year-old man beaten, homeless encampments from outside the city, and his tools stolen while building Nicholson Park; he invited the mayor to spend a night on Magnolia and H Street.

Presided at the funeral of a woman who died after living on the streets, described a decade-long effort to house her, and asked the council to do more to prevent homelessness and treat people with dignity.

Discussed the death of an unhoused woman and urged preventative services and permanent housing.

Challenged the council to stop using citations against unhoused residents and instead meet them and support dignity-restoring initiatives.

Criticized decades of government decisions that created the homelessness crisis and urged the Council to stop penalizing unhoused residents and instead fund supportive solutions.

She warned the Council about hidden funding streams and organizations she believes are misleading the city, urging that money be tracked and directed to actual homeless services and protections for residents.

A Ward 7 resident pointed to duplicated county homeless counts and January 2027 housing-element deadlines, urging accountable action tied to housing-development bonds and support for local builders.

Criticized the large encampment near Del Rosa and Highland and urged action; also argued golf course damage stems from golfer etiquette.

Advocated for the unhoused, urging the council to recognize their humanity and stop displacement practices.

Ward 2 candidate and housing/homelessness specialist who criticized the mayor and vowed to address homelessness and crime.

A Ward 6 resident slammed several councilmembers as ineffective, citing continuing homelessness and trash in her neighborhood.

Criticized the city's homeless sweeps as dehumanizing 'othering,' demanding dignified solutions and support for a high-dignity project plan being taken to the city manager by Figueroa and Ortiz.

Second-ward candidate and homelessness specialist attacked the incumbent's ties to the California Apartment Association and High Tower, citing blight, gang violence, and a missed rent-stabilization vote.

A formerly unhoused resident who criticized sweeps and criminalization and urged the council to engage directly with homeless residents.

Homeless advocate praised the city's shelter and mental health investments and urged the council to stay the course.

Unhoused resident alleged police seizure of survival gear without due process and pressed her $47,000 housing pilot; said the mayor has not responded to her.

Sundowners restaurant owner cited crime rankings, described an assault on his manager, and asked for street lighting, enforcement, and Prop 36 funding for police.

CSUSB social work student asked for council support for a hygiene-bag outreach event at Mead Valley/Mary Mercy on April 22.

CSUSB social work student announced an April 17 free mobile shower and hygiene event at Perris Hill Park with Community Action Partnership.

CSUSB social work student (Palm Desert campus) commended city homelessness efforts and introduced his group's project.

Described hidden vehicle homelessness and asked the council to consider a safe parking pilot with services.

Highlighted barriers — transportation, documents, language, trust — that keep unhoused residents from using existing services.

A Cal State San Bernardino social work student announced a April 17 free mobile shower and hygiene event at Perris Hill Park and asked for support with bus passes and resources.

Another Cal State social work student introduced his group's homelessness action project and commended the council's existing efforts.

A social work student described the invisible population living in cars and asked the council to pilot a safe parking program with services, citing Oceanside's model.

A Cal State student explained that existing homeless services fail because of transportation barriers, documentation requirements, and language gaps — not lack of programs.

An unhoused resident describing unanswered calls, tickets and jail threats, and asking for compassion and supportive housing.

A case manager describing arrests of homeless people, fentanyl crisis, lack of immediate detox beds, and requesting Narcan supplies.

Called for greater transparency, accountability, and urgency on homelessness and youth needs.

Ward 4 resident and mayoral candidate said homelessness — not short-term rentals — is the emergency declared in 2023 that remains unaddressed.

Mayoral candidate criticized the 2023 homelessness emergency declaration for lacking action.

Congratulated police on a technology grant but flagged homeless encampments, a fire, and bad street conditions near the 215 at Fairview and E Street.

Urged quick action on homelessness, a navigation center and stronger housing protections.

Criticized the council on homelessness, public input limits and police accountability; called for an emergency shelter.

Praised city leadership and strongly urged the council to support the homeless navigation center project.

Stressed the urgent need to accelerate the establishment of the homeless navigation center and address housing affordability.

Highlighted the vital work done by nonprofit community-based organizations and invited officials to regional homeless partnership meetings.

Expressed strong support for the homeless navigation center and discussed workforce development programs.