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Using these guiding principles, we’ve made historic investments to deliver on the issues
that Angelenos care about most, including new programs to advance racial and
economic justice; new models to help reimagine public safety; proven strategies to help
keep our streets clean and deliver city services more quickly; and investments that
empower our young people and place them on a path to success.

Over the past eight years, perhaps no challenge has been more pressing than the
humanitarian crisis of homelessness. As we watched decades-long divestment from
affordable housing and mental health services manifest into the crisis we see on our
streets today, we’ve stepped up with historic urgency and investment. Since I took
office, we’ve increased our City budget for homelessness solutions by nearly 20 times.
And this year, I’m proud to present a budget that continues along that path – with more
than $1 billion allocated to create a stream of solutions for homelessness today and the
years ahead.

The investments laid out in this budget are what it means to build back better than we
were before – to emerge from this year of uncertainty and this moment of insecurity into
a period of possibility and hope. I couldn’t be more proud of the work we’ve done
together, and I know that Angelenos will continue to meet this moment with the grit and
resilience that defines our City of Angels.

Sincerely,

ERIC GARCETTI
Mayor