D3 has waited too long.
D3 and San Jose representatives continue to pursue go-slow approaches to solving homelessness.
The latest is a misguided idea to needlessly move unsheltered people into the justice system.
Ask yourself, what’s faster:
- Waiting 18 months for three trespass violations and a citation to be issued — and then more unsheltered time while awaiting trial, or
- Building large scale shelters that could house all our unsheltered neighbors in 5 months?
Eighteen months+ or 5 months?
I am the only D3 candidate advocating for immediate implementation of a large-scale shelter plan. The Incremental Ladder of Housing Success
If we want to move faster, more effectively, and end the cycle of inhumanity on our streets, parks, playgrounds, and creeks, we need large-scale shelters asap.
It’s time for action in D3. It’s time for decisiveness in D3. And it’s well past time for change.
Remember to vote by April 8.
Forward with determination,
Irene
Check out my deep financial analysis comparing both the costs and speed of implementation for: shelters, tiny homes, and permanent supportive housing.
Financial Analysis — Large Scale Shelter, Tiny Homes, Permanent Supportive Housing
Campaign update:
- Short clip -Large Scale Congregate Community Shelter
- SJDA Forum – Irene answering all of the tough questions.
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- And ICYMI – The Merc profiles our D3 campaign
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Irene Smith for D3
Irene Smith for San José City Council D3 2025, FPPC# 1477385