L.A. Area Chamber LAHSA Homelessness Count Statement

by L.A. Area Chamber

LOS ANGELES (June 29, 2023) — Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Maria S. Salinas, issued the following statement regarding the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority point-in-time homelessness count for both the city and the county:

“The increase in homelessness is disappointing, 9% in Los Angeles County and 10% in the city of Los Angeles. These numbers reflect the complexity of addressing homelessness. We must approach solutions with a sense of urgency and sound policies. We all have a role to play, both public and private sectors need to work hand-in-hand to change the tide of this humanitarian crisis.”

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The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of a broad spectrum of organizations across the private, non-profit, academic, and public sectors, including the business community, job creators, and innovators in the Los Angeles region. Our mission is to design and advance opportunities and solutions for a thriving regional economy that is inclusive and globally competitive. As the oldest and largest business association in the region, the Chamber has a long-standing history of convening business leaders, communities, and policy makers to promote a vibrant economy. The Chamber’s vision is A Thriving Region for All.