L.A. City Mayor Looking to Combat Potential Waves of Homelessness Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The Los Angeles City Mayor Eric Garcetti addressed the effects of COVID-19 within the unsheltered population.
There is an estimation of 200,000 deaths due to COVID-19 within the United States, the mayor declared that the city needs to be prepared to do everything possible to fight the spread within the community.
Garcetti stated he will continue taking broad steps forward, looking at the city budget and policies and making sure that Los Angeles is aligned with progressive movements of equal opportunity.
Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 the city began receiving necessary aid and grants to house people who were experiencing homelessness.