Homeless Services

Long Beach plans to lay off over 260 city employees and cut 200 vacant positions across departments like police, fire, and homeless services to address a $58 million budget shortfall. The 2026-27 fiscal year budget includes new initiatives but emphasizes cuts due to rising costs, legal payouts, and reduced tax revenue.

The Planning Commission discussed potential expansion of safe parking programs to city-owned properties, considering new operational standards for security and homeless service concentration. No immediate action was taken, with staff tasked to propose zoning code amendments.

Pennsylvania's budget was submitted late for the sixth consecutive year, with lawmakers missing the June 30 constitutional deadline. Delays in funding payments have disrupted services for homeless shelters, mental health programs, and vulnerable populations, as seen in Delaware County shelter closures and nonprofit organizations borrowing money to stay operational.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposed a $4.2 billion budget for homeless services in 2027, exceeding the amount spent by his predecessor, Eric Adams, during the height of the city’s migrant crisis. The plan aims to increase funding for homeless services despite ongoing challenges.

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority announced layoffs of 284 workers due to the County of Los Angeles withdrawing funding and establishing its own homeless department. The move reflects a shift in responsibility for homeless services from the agency to county-led initiatives.