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Karen Bass: “I'm not going to leave people on the street, while we're building.”

On the recordFebruary 2, 2023
I'm not going to leave people on the street, while we're building.
Said by
Karen Bass
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Karen Bass emphasizes her commitment to addressing homelessness immediately, stating that she won't allow people to remain on the streets during the process of building permanent housing.

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