Doherty, an Obama administration appointee, was ousted by the Trump administration last month. Gavin Newsom announced that Doherty will serve as a new advisor to California, helping the state create a federal advocacy agenda on homelessness. Legally, the Trump administration has limited options to open shelters or use police to clear encampments — although there is some appetite among L.A. County residents to have law enforcement be more involved. The federal agency he is poised to lead has long pushed the strategy as the best way to reduce homelessness. AdvertisementBroadly, Marbut’s philosophy is in line with many of the views espoused by the Trump administration.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 04, 2019 12:02 UTC