Newsom ‘frustrated’ by inaction on homelessness

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As California grapples with the crises of homelessness and behavioral health, Governor Gavin Newsom says several local governments are not doing enough to help address these issues.

In a one-on-one interview with Nexstar, Newsom said he’s especially frustrated that some counties may hold off on implementing some reforms he signed off on, including allowing counties to designate a caretaker for people experiencing serious mental illness or substance abuse disorders and those deemed at risk of harming themselves.

Several counties say they do not have the resources to implement the law now.

The California State Association of Counties issued a statement in response to Newsom’s comments. The full statement is below the transcript of the interview

https://ktla.com/news/california-politics/interview-newsom-frustrated-by-local-governments-inaction-on-homelessness-behavioral-health-crises/