County Supervisor candidates Paloma Aguirre and John McCann joined the villages of Father Joe for a virtual “fireside chat” this week, and give suggestions about tackling the homeless crisis.
Aguirre and McCann participated in the 38-minute forum with Deacon Jim Vargas on YouTube.
The mayors of South Bay – Aguirre of Imperial Beach and McCann from Chula Vista – are looking for the vacant district 1 seat in the board of directors, with the drain in the Special elections set before July 1. Voters have been able to email or leave their ballot papers in a registrar of voters Dropbox since the week of 2 June.
According to a press release from the villages of Father Joe, which offers a series of services for people who have no shelter, the elections is “an opportunity to explore new ideas and perspectives.”
“Voters will now get the chance to hear directly from their potential candidates in district 1 about what they see as the biggest challenges with which we are confronted in tackling homelessness and, more importantly, what they see as the path of our province,” said the non -profit.
The candidates had agreed on the Wednesday forum that the homeless crisis is not only caused by addiction or psychological problems, but they explained there.
Aguirre said that homelessness is also closely linked to the affordability of homes. “We know that a large part of our uncut residents is locally,” she explained.
Although there is nothing wrong with “these houses of million dollars with three bedrooms and a white picket gate”, there must be more options for working families, whether they are a low or middle income, she added.
McCann also said: “Homelessness is not one -size fits all”, stating mental disorders, financial or family problems or substance abuse – or a combination – as factors.
He said that people “can’t just stay in public spaces”, but instead must have stimuli to stop drugs, as an example.
“I don’t want to help anyone to just get a voucher and stay in Motel for a weekend and they are back on the street,” said McCann.
While Imperial Beach is a small city, it has taken steps in the houses, said Aguirre, including adding a project that will offer 50 seniors houses while he is with a wrapping services.
“Those are the types of projects that we need more from Countywide, in addition to everything we already do,” she added.
Aguirre also said that more investments are needed in behavioral health because of behavioral health, especially in South County, which has a limited number of facilities. An improved “continuum of care” is needed for those who leave hospital assistance for addiction or behavioral treatment, she added.
McCann said that the province “should do better work to play a leading role” in terms of work with non -profit organizations and identifying the needs of a homeless person. The agency must also “the most impactful place for them to get help”, while the use of the hundreds of millions of dollars it has received to combat homelessness.
McCann said that Chula Vista has compiled an extensive strategy to get people off the street, with shelter and wrapping services. He mentioned a “Tiny Homes” project as one reception option.
Deacon said he appreciated the conversation with both candidates.
“Solving homelessness in our region requires visionary leadership that not only understands how complex homelessness can be, but also steadfast and laser is aimed at removing the barriers that ensure that people can stay housed or thrive,” Vargas added.
Aguirre and McCann also shared their opinion during a Tuesday evening debate on ABC10, with topics ranging from the provincial budget to immigration raids.
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