The proposal of the mayor of San José, Mahan, could imprison the homeless people who reject the shelter

The mayor of San José, Matt Mahan, proposed a new policy on Thursday, saying that there should be consequences for homeless people in the city if they refuse to accept refuge.

The theme of the lack of housing He has plagued numerous urban areas of California, particularly from the pandemic. While the State has worked to offer refuge for homeless people, many of them refuse to accept it. The new proposal to “take refuge” of the mayor is part of the responsibility of the homeless to accept state or arrest aid.

After noticing in a press conference This newly built house would allow the discouragement, regardless of their sobriety, bring their pets, partners and belongings, the mayor regretted that nevertheless, “instead of taking advantage of this house financed by the taxpayers, 1 of 3 people in this area to which homes that are discouraged to reach the Indoories.”

The Security Guard of the Mayor of San José attacked during the interview in the Chamber

The mayor of San José spoke about his proposal to address the crisis of homeless.

“The lack of housing cannot be an election, especially when more than 200 people die in our streets every year,” said Mahan. “I propose that after three refuge offers, we hold people responsible for changing their lives, because we all have the responsibility of This crisis ends. “

Mahan argued That the mental health and addiction problems often put people in the streets leave them unable to make rational decisions. “That does not mean that we should raise our hands and give up them.” Instead, he suggested: “It means that we need to help them break the destructive cycle that is already damaging the community in general.”

According to a press release from the mayor sent to Fox News Digital, “the responsibility will increase the times that people reject the refuge within a period of 18 months. If the City Council passes it, after the first two negatives, the residents unleashed will receive written warnings. Those who refuse for the third time will be subject to arrest for the transfer.”

“(Mahan) believes that after three refuge offers, the city has done what it can to help people change their lives and other levels of government must intervene,” the statement continued. “The mayor expects greater responsibility and a brief interaction with the criminal justice system to help people obtain the treatment that only the county can provide.”

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The mayor of San José, Matt Mahan, proposed a new policy on Thursday, saying that homeless people in the city should be imprisoned if they refuse to accept refuge three times. ((Aric Crabb/Medaks Group/East Bay Times through Getty Images)))

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The proposal for the initiative to take refuge “still requires the official approval of the City Council, but the premises have emphasized the need for a solution.

Firefighter Greg Tuyor, who appeared at the press conference, warned that the local crisis for homeless is a great burden for local officials, saying: “We responded to the service to an individual almost 400 times in a year” and that they had to register in this person “several times a day.”

The mayor’s office did not respond to the requests for comments from Fox News Digital.