i work alongside jeff kozinski who manages the department of homelessness, and there's not a day we don'tpeople we are trying to help. we know that this is no small task. it's been an issue in san francisco for decades, but through bold and innovative solutions, we know that we can make a difference in people's lives. it's not sometimes just housing, it will be supportive services, it will be shelter beds, it will be all that we need in order to address those issues because sadly, we do know that so many people who are struggling with homelessness are struggling with mental illness and substance abuse disorder, and those are challenges that we have to address in addition to providing a place, a safe, affordable place for people to call home. we know the voters recently approved additional funding to homeless programs, and i'm committed to clearing any additional hurdles that this funding may face. but we can't stop. since july, we have helped 500 people overcome homelessness, and i am working to open 1,000 new shelter beds, this will clear the shelter wait list so that everyone has a plac