PBI Quiz: Homelessness in California Dr. Max Baumgarten, PBI QuizMeister 1. Which one of these California counties recently experienced a 50% increase in its homeless population? Alameda County Kern County San Francisco County San Diego County 2. Which Los Angeles-based elected official was recently named by Governor Gavin Newsom as a co-chair of California’s Homeless & Supportive Housing Advisory Task Force? LA City Councilmember Mike Bonin LA County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas LA Mayor Eric Garcetti Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia 3. Which first-term United States Congressperson from Southern California previously served as the Executive Director of People Assisting the Homeless (PATH)? Katie Porter Gil Cisneros Harley Rouda Katie Hill 4. Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders have agreed that the state budget should allocate one billion dollars to combat homelessness. They are at odds, however, over what issue? The amount allocated to build homeless shelters The amount allocated to fund “safe parking” pilot programs The amount allocated to build restrooms for the homeless The amount allocated between cities and counties 5. According to a 2018 survey, what share of California State University students experienced homelessness during the past year? 10% 25% 3% 17% Loading …
