'We have to figure out how to prevent people from falling into homelessness, and clearly, one of the most important ways is to make housing less expensive,' said Bass.
Thursday, May 9, 2024 1:07AMA poll conducted for the Los Angeles Business Council Institute in partnership with The L.A. Times surveyed 600 registered voters in the city and found that 74% of those polled who are renters are considering leaving due to the rising cost of housing.
"We have to figure out how to prevent people from falling into homelessness, and clearly, one of the most important ways is to make housing less expensive," said Bass.
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