Voters enraged at ‘zero progress’ on homelessness
Los Angeles voters are expressing frustration over the city's ongoing homelessness crisis, citing a lack of progress despite significant spending. Many residents feel that conditions have worsened, with visible encampments and related issues affecting their daily lives. As mayoral and gubernatorial races approach, voters are questioning the effectiveness of current policies and programs aimed at addressing homelessness.
- ▪Metro voters are losing faith in local leaders regarding the homelessness crisis.
- ▪Residents report visible encampments and open drug use in their neighborhoods.
- ▪Many voters criticize current policies, stating that throwing money at the problem is not a solution.
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Metro Voters enraged at ‘zero progress’ on homelessness By Matt Elias Published May 26, 2026, 2:16 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Los Angeles voters are sounding off on the city’s homelessness crisis ahead of the upcoming mayoral and gubernatorial races, with many saying they’ve lost faith in local leaders after years of promises and billions in spending. “Zero progress,” one woman bluntly told The California Post when asked whether LA has improved its handling of homelessness. “It feels worse than it did.” Several residents described frustration over visible encampments, open drug use, and mental health issues they say have overtaken parts of the city.
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