(KRON) — Homelessness is the highest challenge for San Jose residents, based on the outcomes of a survey shared by Mayor Matt Mahan. Within the annual survey, addressing the homeless challenge was talked about nearly twice as a lot as every other challenge.
Behind homelessness, offering extra reasonably priced housing was the no. 2 challenge for residents surveyed, adopted by bettering public security and lowering crime.
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The whole breakdown of the highest 10 priorities for San Jose residents is as follows:
1.Tackle homeless issue31percent2.Present extra reasonably priced housing17percent3.Enhance public security, scale back crime17percent4.Beautify metropolis, landscaping10percent5.Cut back value of dwelling in general8percent6.Enhance police response, presence6percent7.Unsure/Can not consider anything6percent8.Tackle hire management issues5percent9.Enhance public transportation4percent10Enforce site visitors laws4percentSupply: San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan
“Residents are asking us to get back to basics by addressing key issues like temporary and affordable housing, public safety, and cost of living,” Mahan stated. “We’re listening and taking action to build a stronger, safer San Jose for all.”