Opinions: December 6, 2018

Re: Vagrancy Law and “Dangerous” Homeless

We have vagrancy laws. As Judge Quentin Kopp said to me, there is little will to enforce them.

Even Gavin Newsom says we are too progressive. But we can’t give up. Let’s learn from other cities here and abroad. I’ve seen no fresh ideas here in San Francisco but more money which in part will attract more vagrancy.

Of course the problem is 1) drugs, 2) mental illness, 3) those who don’t work for whatever reason.

I’m compiling solutions for Mayor London Breed and Supervisor Chairwoman Malia Cohen. I want to read yours please.

Peter