Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposal to open the city’s largest homeless shelter yet is approaching a pivotal moment Monday, when the City Council will finally vote on the plan.
Reporter Lisa Halverstadt joined the podcast to explain why many analysts are skeptical about the 30-year lease deal, and why some activists fear its the wrong fit for the city’s current homelessness needs.
Also in the housing universe, Halverstadt has an update on the state’s decision to pull $10 million in funds that were supposed to go to the county to build a village of tiny homes for unhoused residents. Since the supervisors pulled the plug on the project in response to community concerns, that money will now go to San Jose, and many people are not happy about it.
The hosts will also chat about Rep. Sara Jacobs, the subject of a new profile this week by reporter Will Huntsberry who explored how her family’s money has influenced her progressive politics.
Lastly, sticking to the national sphere, the hosts will continue to exchange speculations about the viability of Joe Biden’s presidential bid — this time informed by the opinions of a number of local Democratic delegates.