Josh Wolf for Mayor

Dear Candidate,

In 3 lines or less please describe your homeless policy if elected?

Our homeless are in need of jobs as well as support, as mayor I will establish a program to provide sustainable employment opportunities, and create 24-hour community centers that will be available to the homeless and deliver services and referrals to service on demand.

If elected, how would you address the “representation gap” that exists between the “communities of influence” and “communities of indegents”?

San Francisco has a commission for almost every segment of our population, but there is no commission on homelessness. As mayor I will develop a commission to address the needs of our homeless population that will be made up of homeless residents, formerly homeless residents and community leaders working to provide homeless support. As mayor I will pioneer a plan for true democracy, every voice should be heard and heeded in determining San Francisco’s future not just those representing the political machine and the wealthy elite.

In 3 lines or less, how would you address homelessness among families?

While homelessness and poverty perpetuate suffering for everyone, low-income families are especially vulnerable to losing their homes and hit hardest when displaced. In order to support these families, the city should set aside sufficient funding to provide for their needs.

Do you support or opppose Proposition N “Care not Cash?

I am opposed to Care Not Cash; as long as we are living in a capitalist system, “care” can never adequately substitute for “cash.” Proposition N has not reduced the incidence of homelessness, nor has it improved the quality of life for those living in San Francisco without permanent housing.

What do you view law enforcement’s role is in addressing homelessness?

The credo of the police is to protect and serve. That duty extends across socio-economic lines; it is not the role of law enforcement to harass or intimidate the homeless and it is imperative that San Francisco commits to the principle that neither poverty nor homelessness is a crime.

Do you support or oppors the proposed Community Justice Center?

I feel strongly that our response quality-of-life violations should not jail and other criminal penalties, but I am not sure that the Community Justice Center is the answer either. Much of the laws that would be addressed by the Community Justice Center, can best be addressed by providing additional resources as opposed to punishing those who with no real alternatives.

Thanks you for taking the time to respond to this brief survey