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Speak up: Opinion — Proof of concept: Arizona Prop 312 is already forcing action on homelessness

Now you have our attention on homelessness. That’s the message elected officials in six Phoenix metropolitan-area cities are sending their fed-up constituents less than a month after Arizonans overwhelmingly adopted Proposition 312, a first-in-the-nation law that holds government accountable for the rampant crisis.

“Where do they want the homeless to go? They need to be near services that will help them, and there are not enough shelters or shelter spaces.” — Cassandra Correll via story comment

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OPINION

Speak up: Opinion — Proof of concept: Arizona Prop 312 is already forcing action on homelessness

Posted Wednesday, December 18, 2024 2:58 pm

Now you have our attention on homelessness. That’s the message elected officials in six Phoenix metropolitan-area cities are sending their fed-up constituents less than a month after Arizonans overwhelmingly adopted Proposition 312, a first-in-the-nation law that holds government accountable for the rampant crisis.

“Where do they want the homeless to go? They need to be near services that will help them, and there are not enough shelters or shelter spaces.” — Cassandra Correll via story comment

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