The Mixer
Translating tax dollars to homeless prevention
Voters approved new taxes on themselves to help address the 23 percent jump of homelessness in L.A.
All this week, on KCRW, you've been listening to the stories of people on the verge of becoming – or who are already – homeless in L.A. County. Homelessness jumped 23 percent countywide when compared to last year. And that means more than 58,000 people are currently living on the streets – or in shelters. Voters approved new taxes on themselves to help address the problem and that includes money for homeless prevention.