Sacramento Homelessness Bill Pulled for Further Feedback

Senate Bill 802, introduced by State Senator Angelique Ashby, seeks to create the Sacramento Area Housing and Homelessness Agency to centralize homelessness and housing efforts in Sacramento County. The proposal has generated significant opposition from local city and county leaders, who argue it would increase bureaucracy and reduce local control. Initially, all affected jurisdictions opposed the bill, but recent negotiations have moved Elk Grove, Citrus Heights, and Rancho Cordova to a neutral stance, while Folsom and Sacramento officials remain cautious. In response to ongoing concerns and calls for further amendments, the bill has been temporarily pulled from committee consideration to allow for more feedback and potential revisions. The situation underscores the ongoing debate between regional coordination and local oversight in addressing homelessness. Discussions and negotiations continue as stakeholders seek a collaborative solution.