He highlighted $12 billion in the governors budget proposal for housing and homelessness and $1.75 billion to kick-start building on more than 6,000 of backlogged affordable housing units. Gavin Newsoms gubernatorial campaign. Katie Talbot, spokesperson for Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood), said the idea would need to go through the policy committee process.. Marisa Kendall is a housing reporter for the Bay Area News Group who covers homelessness for The Mercury News and East Bay Times. Were heading down the same path here, Elliott said. Sabelhauspreviously served as a Special Advisor on Appointments and Public Safety for Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. Many affordable housing developers argue there just isnt the available workforce so that mandate would only increase the cost of construction. He comes from a family committed to public service. We worked 25 hours a day to design what eventually become Project Roomkey. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Jason Elliott, 36, of Sacramento, is now serving as senior counselor to the Governor for housing and homelessness in the Office of the Governor, where he has served as chief deputy cabinet secretary. Gavin Newsom, Elliott serves as the governors top housing and homelessness adviser. And that is great, but if you keep doing these interim housing solutions, you are not solving homelessness for them, you are hiding them.. "Before we can reach our stretch goals, before you can reach the moon, you've got to get off the launch pad," said Jason Elliott, Newsom's senior counselor on housing and homelessness. Put that in context how big a deal is that in a state that for decades has struggled to build enough housing? So wed really like to see communities not only continue the portfolio that they have under Project Roomkey, but potentially expand it, and expand it significantly. . Lagos: So you spent the last couple months helping London Breeds administration get settled. And he warned against efforts to rush the bill through the legislative process without proper public input and scrutiny. and we're trying to keep up and make sure that we can keep up with protecting Californians," said Jason Elliott, Newsom's senior adviser. In response, Jason Elliott, Newsom's top advisor on homelessness, said "every effort would be made to get them indoors." . We are not batting 1,000. 1. CARE Court is intended to be a voluntary program, and each plan would come with a public defender and a personal advocate as part of a client-centered approach. He is married to Nicole Elliott, director of the state Department of Cannabis Control. Please contact CalMatters with any commentary questions: commentary@calmatters.org. 4. So what of the slew of housing bills at the state Capitol? Gavin Newsoms proposal to compel people into court-ordered treatment for mental illness and addiction is a sense of urgency to solve a decades-old crisis festering on Californias streets even if it means building the plane as it flies. A governors signature does not build new units, he said. Put that in context how big a deal is that in a state that for decades has struggled to build enough housing? Were heading down the same path here, Elliott said. Were putting out more homeless housing through this program than we probably do in several years under normal circumstances. Jason Elliott, Newsom's deputy chief of staff, runs point on homelessness for the governor. The second program,Homekey, created 6,000 units of long-term homeless housing in less than six months, by giving cities and counties the money to purchase hotels and other buildings, and expediting the permitting process. A lot of smaller cities are not just making this San Francisco and Oaklands problem. Help us grow with a monthly contribution. . By clicking subscribe, you agree to theTerms. Gavin Newsom. So I hopped in my car, drove over to Mather where OES is, and went into a conference room where the governor, Ann and a few others were, and sort of started at that point to realize how fundamentally this was going to change everything. Jason Elliott, Gov. That was the challenge we were facing. Six weeks after Gov. But the bottom line is that he tackles difficult issues and advises the governor on how to respond, and his portfolio is expanding exponentially. Hopefully were starting to see more economic recovery coming out of COVID, although I do think its going to be a very uneven recovery, she said. By clicking subscribe, you agree to the Terms. Castillo said the anti-poverty group will remain opposed to the CARE Court framework unless lawmakers address the concerns outlined in the letter, especially the plans failure to address access to housing and its insistence on empowering judges to mandate care. Elliott is leaving City Hall to work for Newsom's gubernatorial campaign. A:I dont want to leave your readers with the impression that Project Roomkey is going to once and for all solve homelessness in California, because its not. Its not enough to put a noticeable dent in the massive crisis of human suffering on our streets. But he welcomed the proposal as a move in the right direction to prioritize resources for Californias most vulnerable residents, even if the initiative involves growing pains.. Housing | And at that point, we were modeling a 56% attack rate for the virus, meaning that we expected 56% of Californians would get coronavirus at some point during the outbreak. In response, Fowler agreed that California, like the rest of the country, faces a severe shortage of labor, union or otherwise. But with so many other cost drivers such as skyrocketing lumber prices wages arent the problem. The State Building and Construction Trades Council has pushed to include a requirement in housing bills that would force the new units to be built with union labor. Hopefully were starting to see more economic recovery coming out of COVID, although I do think its going to be a very uneven recovery, she said. 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LA County reports 14 COVID-related deaths, 1,300-plus cases on Friday We practice with legislation. His grandfather was in the State Department. Hannah Wiley is a politics reporter for the Los Angeles Times Sacramento bureau covering the California Capitol and state agencies. Most recently,Seeman servedas deputy legislative secretary in the Office of Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., where he advised on matters related to criminal justice, law enforcement, corrections and the judiciary. The big takeaway: California is millions of housing units short, and cities hold the key. And then the high risk factor you apply to that population. 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The Newsom administration says the excess land plan will help offset shelter costs for cities and counties at least, those willing to seek the help. The answer is yes. Before that, she was a Legislative Assistant at The Crane Group and a Research Assistant for the British ParliamentaryLabourParty. Has the federal government embraced it and now is providing 100% reimbursement on the costs? Jason Elliott: So for me, nobody takes a job of chief of staff thinking youre going to be the one who has to call the president of the Board of Supervisors at 1 in the morning. No cost estimate for the plan has been released, but Newsom has pledged to spend up to $14 billion on solutions to Californias homelessness crisis over the next several years. Was it the personality differences? And that was not its intention. As COVID health emergency ends, LA County officials still urge caution Steer more federal dollars into homeless response. One example: a 2013 law designed toincrease infill developmentin green zones, which Elliott said could potentially allow for millions of housing units to be built. We believe the answer is yes, and we are in the process now of doing some program evaluation to be able to back that up with data. Logman is a Democrat. Emily Swide, 25, of Sacramento, has been appointed Director of Schedulingfor the Governor. Lets start with yes, unless theres a reason not to build.. Gavin Newsom unveiled a far-reaching effort to push more people into court-ordered treatment for severe mental illness and addiction, homeless advocates are calling it legally misguided and immoral as the proposals first public hearing at the state Capitol has been delayed. So, Im gonna miss the troubleshooting with departments and mayor staff. Healso worked for the California Air Resources Board(CARB)onlegislation relating climate. authenticate users, apply security measures, and prevent spam and abuse, and, display personalised ads and content based on interest profiles, measure the effectiveness of personalised ads and content, and, develop and improve our products and services. Hes also been a chief deputy cabinet secretary, director of intergovernmental affairs, senior adviser, and more. We believe the answer is yes, and we are in the process now of doing some program evaluation to be able to back that up with data. Updated Aug. 9, 202\2 Want to see more stories like this? But its the money needed to run CARE Court that concerns local officials. Subscribe to CalMatters free daily newsletter to get news and commentary that holds your elected leaders accountable. Elliott said the almost-certain recall facing Newsom later this year isnt affecting his positions on housing, either, pointing to the governors 2020 State of the State speech, where housing and homelessness took center stage. Zoom chops nearly 200 jobs in Bay Area as tech layoffs mount As a result, the state has announced it will simplify the process to get more money out the door faster. As a result, the state has announced it will simplify the process toget more money out the door faster. He said the governor would generally support any move to change the default to yes on more housing. Getting cities and counties to say yes to housing is a long battle in California. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $135,000. Has it protected 35,000 homeless Californians? We are using the states money to invest in one of the states top priorities homelessness. 4. 22 0 obj <> endobj 40 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<5AA7A98AB171764DBDDEB77ECF4D108A>]/Index[22 34]/Info 21 0 R/Length 99/Prev 82140/Root 23 0 R/Size 56/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream A: I remember it was a Sunday afternoon and I was walking my dog and I got a call from our then chief of staff Ann OLeary and she said I need you at (the Office of Emergency Services) right now. But nowhere near the levels that I mentioned to you a moment ago we were fearing would come to pass. A: Thats a great question and I wish I had a more straightforward answer for you. Erin Mellon, Newsom's communications director, confirmed the moves to The Sacramento Bee. hbbd```b``Z""H>UD>&jH`AH2::30m\ If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. Some were really good and some were not so good. Newsom proposes plan to help homeless Californians with severe psychiatric, substance abuse and addiction issues get into housing and treatment. Do the best you can -- what Ed Lee would want us to do is to run the city as professionally as we possibly can. After announcing the broad framework of his CARE Court plan, the real work begins for Gov. Its not really realistic to assume were going to subsidize our way out of this, Elliott said. Housing | Jason Elliott, Newsom's top housing advisor, said the governor's budget interlaces housing, cost-of-living and climate policies to simultaneously address California's top issues. Elliott said that while the state can build housing for people experiencing homelessness and the very poor, the private sector is essential to easing the housing shortage. We have 108,000 unsheltered homeless people in California. We have the wrong reflex around housing in the state. Title: Senior Counselor to Gov. hb````` You just let it keep rolling. "Sometimes people return to the streets, sometimes they return to . Elliott sidestepped another question, about whether the administration would seek to extend the statewide eviction moratorium, which is set to end June 30,as the state doubles its rent relief funds withan additional $2.6 billion from the federal government. CARE Court is meant to target the 10,000 to 12,000 people dealing with schizophrenia and psychosis who may qualify for the program, said Jason Elliott, a senior counselor to Newsom. Elliott spoke with this news organization about those programs, how they started, and where we go from here. Through Project Roomkey, we increased the amount of shelter available in California by 50%, effectively overnight. Health | Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters In summary Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) said the issue is a high priority for her members, and appeared open to the idea of the proposal being worked out through the budget. Project Roomkey has sheltered more than 35,000 homeless Californians in hotels and motels throughout the state, giving people over 65 or with medical conditions a safer place to ride out the pandemic. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $166,404. Logmanwas most recently the Deputy Secretary for Business and Consumer Relations atthe CaliforniaBusiness, Consumer Services and Housing Agency. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters By CALmatters | Jason Elliott, Gov. 3. He also emphasized that just as important as passing new legislation is implementing laws already on the books. The second program,Homekey, created 6,000 units of long-term homeless housing in less than six months, by giving cities and counties the money to purchase hotels and other buildings, and expediting the permitting process. Gavin Newsom, Elliott serves as the governors top housing and homelessness adviser. The Bay Area has pulled together in a very interesting way and focused very much on prevention and stability, which is really good. With this $1.75 billion (the governor proposed spending $1.75 billion on homeless housing, including $750 million to continue Homekey) we want to create this momentum behind Homekey and not have it be a one-time thing. A: I will point you to the governors budget proposal: $1.75 billion. Jason Elliott, Newsom's deputy chief of staff, runs point on homelessness for the governor. In the Bay Area, the median home price soared to an all-time high of $1.3 million and the statewide median home price broke $800,000 last month. Support for Capitol Weekly is Provided by: Jason Elliot. What could reparations mean for Black residents of Alameda County? Elliott, a graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School and Columbia University, has been with Newsom for years, working for him when Newsom was mayor of San Francisco and lieutenant governor. Richard Figueroa, 60, of Sacramento,has been appointedDeputy Cabinet Secretary. His sister is deputy chief of staff for the mayor of New Orleans and his cousin, who he grew up with, was chief of staff for the mayor of Portland. A: I remember it was a Sunday afternoon and I was walking my dog and I got a call from our then chief of staff Ann OLeary and she said I need you at (the Office of Emergency Services) right now. He said the question of how to close the homeless spigot is motivating them to think bigger and be more. Some were really good and some were not so good. He is married to Nicole Elliott, director of the state Department of Cannabis Control. For all we knew, this was going to happen in a matter of weeks. But the bill may face a major hurdle once its heard in the Assembly Judiciary Committee. Hironaka is a Democrat. So when you do all that math, youre looking at about 25,000 homeless people losing their lives from coronavirus. Newsom also proposed $1.5 billion in this years budget to boost Californias behavioral health housing stock and has funneled billions more toward housing options for people experiencing homelessness. Today, he announced: Jamie Callahan, 33, of Sacramento, has been appointed Deputy Cabinet Secretary. Elliott said that while the state can build housing for people experiencing homelessness and the very poor, the private sector is essential to easing the housing shortage. 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In LA they proposed more Homekey projects than we were able to fund. But you also had to immediately get to work. Some other highlights from the discussion: On home prices, Svec refrained from calling Californias housing market a bubble. She expects the housing market will remain much more stable this time around than after the 2008 foreclosure crisis, and doesnt expect prices to drop anytime soon. Some policy bills face a key deadline next week, but Elliott declined to comment on specific bills, includingSenate Bill 9,which would allow homeowners to put a duplex on single-family lots or split them. And it was one of the hardest days and some of the hardest weeks of my life, and I hope will be the hardest weeks of my life. Jason Elliott, Gov. Gavin Newsom, Born: New York City, but grew up in Palo Alto, Family: Lives with his wife and their 15-month-old daughter, Prior job: Chief of staff to San Francisco Mayors Ed Lee and London Breed, and policy director for Newsom when he was mayor. Related Articles Prior to working for Governor Brown,he served as a legislative consultant to State Senator Mark Leno, working on criminal justice issues, as well as privacy and technology. Want to submit a guest commentary or reaction to an article we wrote? Yes, it has. Earlier this month, Newsom billed the CARE Court proposal a departure from the status quo of addressing homelessness, addiction and mental illness in California. Sign up for The Roundup, The policy differences? They cant take whats happening on the streets and sidewalks. Which is why we need the private sector to do what it does, which is to build housing.. In high school and for part of college, Elliott dreamed of becoming a journalist. Today, he announced: Jamie Callahan, 33, of Sacramento,has been appointedDeputy Cabinet Secretary. Concerns about rising crime and the homelessness crisis emerged as the top issues driving voter dissatisfaction with Gov. Honestly sometimes when something is working, you dont tinker with it.
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