Verdict: Partially Kept
Declare a state of emergency on homelessness and reduce street homelessness through the Inside Safe program.
Karen BassMayor, Los Angeles·December 12, 2022
Source: Executive Directive No. 1 — Day 1 in office [link]
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What was promised
Metric: Point-in-Time homeless count
Target: Measurable reduction in street homelessness
What actually happened
Result: Down 17.5% through 2025; up 7.9% in 2026 count
Street homelessness declined 17.5% from the time Bass took office through the 2025 Point-in-Time count — the first consecutive two-year decline in LA history. However, the 2026 count showed a 7.9% increase, reversing the trend. Bass blamed federal policy changes for the reversal. The emergency declaration enabled faster action but the gains proved fragile.
Data sources: LAHSA Point-in-Time Count, LA Mayor's Office, KTLA
Verdict: Partially Kept
Some progress was made toward this promise, but the original target was not fully met. Results fell short of the specific commitment.
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