Millbrae, California Mayor Tells Newsmax: Small Town Struggles with 20% of Homeless Population
Ann Schneider, mayor of Millbrae, California, defends her town against media portrayals of being affluent and resistant to housing homeless people. She explains that Millbrae is actually one of the least affluent cities in San Mateo County and relies heavily on hotel tax revenue. Schneider criticizes the county’s approach to allocating homeless housing responsibility, claiming that Millbrae, with a small population, is being asked to handle 20% of the issue. The city is set to approve a plan to convert a La Quinta hotel into a 99-unit apartment complex for homeless individuals, which has sparked outrage among residents. Schneider acknowledges concerns about the proximity of the hotel to schools and daycare facilities, but emphasizes the city’s limited available land for such projects.
