Opinion: California’s elected leaders aren’t doing enough to solve homelessness crisis

Re “Governor helps clear San Diego homeless encampment to highlight pilot program” (Jan. 12): Thanks to reporter Gary Warth for being there — I guess. Having to read more of the improbable statements from elected leaders as to how they intend to end homelessness is sickening. These ludicrous proclamations uttered by the governor and our mayor are an insult to our intelligence.

If only they would pay attention to the reality all around them and listen to experts like Mr. McConnell they wouldn’t be making such fools of themselves.

While the governor was indulging in his photo op one of the largest freeway encampments I’ve ever seen was plainly visible above the I-5 on the east side of the Market Street overpass.

I know the governor and our mayor aren’t fools, but claiming this so-called Caltrans cleanup plan is in anyway making a dent in the numbers of unsheltered homeless/street people living in our neighborhoods sure seems to be a fools errand.

Pete Powell
East Village

That was a great photo op on the front page of Thursday’s paper of the governor cleaning up a homeless encampment along Interstate 5. Let’s hope he roamed the other areas of the city where homeless encampments are increasing daily.

One comes to mind in Midway district. It extends from Rosecrans right down to the property of Walter Anderson Nursery. Let’s hope the governor keeps his promise to help all the homeless people throughout the state get the help they need, be it housing, jobs or mental health needs.

Maria Trapasso
Clairemont

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