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Assemblymember Kevin McCarty announces City and County of Sacramento will receive an estimated $48.6 million to address homelessness and expand emergency housing

Timely allocation under the approved state budget will help the City of Sacramento implement the local Measure O and help bring people off of the streets

SACRAMENTO - Assemblymember McCarty (D-Sacramento) announces that the final 2023-24 state budget includes an estimated $48.6 million for the City of Sacramento and Sacramento County to help fund emergency shelters and services for the homeless, and legislative intent to fund future rounds. 

California lawmakers introduce bill to create new entity to handle Sacramento homelessness

State lawmakers have introduced a bill to create an entirely new entity to handle Sacramento’s growing homeless crisis. The effort was in response to a civil grand jury report released last month that recommended a countywide joint powers authority. Assembly members Kevin McCarty, D-Sacramento; Stephanie Nguyen, D-Elk Grove; and Josh Hoover, R-Folsom, introduced the bill this week.

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