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 @ISIDEWITHNewsDaily DiscussionChicagoHousingHomelessnessMayorCityStrategyBrandon JohnsonHouse•••2yrs ago

Chicago Introduces First "Chief Homelessness Officer"

In an effort to curb the homelessness crisis in Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson appointed the city's first-ever Chief Homelessness Officer (CHO).

Sendy Soto was named CHO on Monday at the grand opening of Lawson House, a $128 million renovation project to modernize and preserve affordable apartment units.

Johnson signed an executive order on Oct. 3, 2023, establishing the CHO position.

"I created this position to ensure that we are collaborating across departments and removing any and all obstacles that prevent people from securing stable housing. I look forward to working with her to develop a holistic strategy towards combatting homelessness that centers the dignity and humanity of our unhoused neighbors," Johnson said in a statement.

Soto will be responsible for developing a five-year plan to address the homelessness crisis in Chicago.

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13 Replies

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If you were in charge, what immediate action would you take to help homeless individuals in a city?

 @9L98P6B from Missouri  commented…2yrs2Y

Help get more programs to help them reach out to

 @9L9CHLMfrom Maine  commented…2yrs2Y

It's amazing and it's important as we should help homeless people

 @9L9BN8G from California  commented…2yrs2Y

Well they should be more honest on the sitation as Republican and democrats have certain news that tend to try to make a sitiation sound good or bad depending as they could make rebublicans the good guys or the bad guys vice versa.

 @9L9BMMJ from Indiana  commented…2yrs2Y

It isn't addressed enough. It''s not right for any human to live hungry with a messed up life living on cold concrete and struggling to stay alive day after day.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

In your opinion, what does the creation of a 'Chief Homelessness Officer' position say about our society's current approach to dealing with homelessness?

 @HedgehogHannahDemocratfrom Guam  commented…2yrs2Y

Why do we need a Chief Homelessness Officer? We have social workers & CHA. How much is she making per year?

 @SadPr0porti0nalTranshumanistfrom Indiana  commented…2yrs2Y

A lot—

"Chicago created the job of Chief Homelessness Officer. Pay-$150,000"

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How important is it to have specialized roles, like a Chief Homelessness Officer, in city government to address specific issues?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Do you think focusing on the dignity and humanity of unhoused neighbors changes the way we should approach solving homelessness?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How much impact do you believe one person, like the Chief Homelessness Officer, can really have on a city-wide problem like homelessness?

 @Bl4ckBoxGabriellaRepublicanfrom Florida  commented…2yrs2Y

Why does Chicago need a Chief Homelessness Officer, for a city controlled by one party since 1921?

 @CynicalB1partisanNo Labelsfrom Texas  commented…2yrs2Y

So she’s probably gonna make upwards of over $600k over the next five years instead of you spending that money on actual homeless people….got it

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