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Housing First is a disaster. I saw Sacramento's homeless chaos firsthand
California adopted the Housing First policy in 2016, leading to a significant rise in homelessness, particularly in Sacramento County, where the homeless population more than doubled. The policy, which provides subsidized housing without requiring sobriety or treatment, has resulted in environmental decay, public disorder, and overcrowded encampments.
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