Mayor Bass Inside Safe Program Continues Addressing Homelessness with Urgency, Helping Restore Communities and Keep Angelenos Safe

Mayor Bass' Inside Safe program has successfully housed over 70 individuals from encampments in Westchester, Westlake, and East Hollywood, enhancing public safety in these neighborhoods. The initiative aims to restore access to commercial corridors and schools while addressing the ongoing humanitarian crisis of homelessness. Since Mayor Bass declared a state of emergency on homelessness, Los Angeles has experienced a two-year decline in homelessness, marking a significant milestone for the city. The Inside Safe program has resolved over 100 encampments, helping thousands of Angelenos secure shelter. Additionally, the program actively monitors former encampment sites to prevent repopulation and ensure community safety.

Key actions include accelerating the construction of 30,000 affordable housing units and implementing an anti-eviction program through the Mayor's Fund. Mayor Bass highlighted the urgency of keeping Angelenos safe, stating, "No one deserves to live in these unsafe conditions. " The comprehensive approach to homelessness also focuses on preventing individuals from becoming homeless in the first place.