San Antonio residents, including those who live in District 10, were surveyed on what the city’s priorities should be, and addressing homelessness was among the top priorities. Marc Whyte, District 10 City Council member, said the "homeless crisis is a public safety and economic development issue," and that city leaders must strategically use their resources to protect residents and allow them to safely live and work in the city. On March 25, Whyte shared his plan.
In a nutshell
Whyte’s three-step plan calls for getting homeless individuals off city streets while at the same time ensuring taxpayer money isn’t used to pay for housing indefinitely for people “that should be taking care of themselves,” according to an email statement.
- San Antonio must stop taking homeless people from other cities and should collaborate with those cities to solve the issue.
- Remove from the streets as many homeless people using “temporary, low-barrier housing,” which Whyte said will reduce crime, litter and brush fires, and save tax payers money.
- Rehabilitate and train able-bodied people to quickly be self sustaining. For those who are “permanently physically or mentally disabled,” transfer them to more supportive housing.
What’s next
