The city says it needs help dealing with the homeless crisis, primarily financially, and one step in doing so is by declaring a state of emergency.
"It will amplify our request for federal aid, state aid, and county aid. We need more help; we have a homeless emergency in our city, we've had one in Santa Monica for years. We have been taking steps well behind most other cities to try and combat homelessness," said Santa Monica City Councilman Phil Brock.
The city is asking for more mental health workers from the county, more shelter beds, and more outreach teams. By declaring a state of emergency, the beachside city will be given additional funding to tackle its homeless issue.
Over the past few years Santa Monica has seen a spike in homeless deaths, encampment fires and vandalism.
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