Larry Turner, a mayoral candidate in San Diego, shares his background as a Marine and his experience working with the San Diego Police Department. He discusses the issue of homelessness in the city and categorizes homeless individuals into three groups: the have nots, the can nots, and the will nots. Turner emphasizes the need for tailored solutions and a compassionate approach to address the diverse needs of the homeless population. He also highlights the criminal element among the homeless and the role of social media in attracting individuals to San Diego. The conversation explores the challenges and potential solutions for addressing homelessness in San Diego. It highlights the appeal of fentanyl as a cheaper alternative to heroin and the need for effective strategies to reduce homelessness. The conversation also discusses the dishonesty and mismanagement in current homelessness programs, the high cost of addressing homelessness, and the flawed research on the issue. It emphasizes the importance of transparency, accountability, and auditing in homelessness programs. The conversation suggests bringing together different organizations and adopting a triage approach to provide shelter beds and comprehensive support services. It concludes with the belief that with the right approach, positive change is possible. In this conversation, Larry Turner discusses the impact of homelessness on police resources and the need for effective triage and filtering systems. He emphasizes the importance of enforcing existing laws and ordinances and the need for better shelter options. Turner also highlights the role of jail in providing safety and treatment for individuals struggling with homelessness. He believes that San Diego's homelessness plan can inspire change in other cities and discusses the benefits of being an independent candidate. Turner also addresses the need to change the strong mayor form of government and empower city council members.

• Fentanyl has become an appealing alternative to heroin due to its cheaper price and different high, leading to increased addiction rates.
• Current strategies for addressing homelessness in San Diego have been ineffective, with a lack of transparency, mismanagement, and dishonesty in the allocation of funds.
• There is a need for greater accountability and auditing of homelessness programs to ensure that taxpayer money is being used effectively.
• Bringing together different organizations and adopting a triage approach can provide comprehensive support services and shelter beds to help individuals transition out of homelessness.
• With the right approach, including transparency, accountability, and comprehensive support services, positive change is possible in addressing homelessness. Homelessness has a significant impact on police resources, with a majority of calls being related to homelessness.
• The domino effect of homelessness on crime and emergency services is evident, highlighting the need for more police officers.
• Enforcing existing laws and ordinances can help address homelessness and its associated issues.
• The progressive enforcement model and the Boise case present challenges in effectively addressing homelessness.
• Providing better shelter options and offering treatment in jail can help individuals struggling with homelessness.
• San Diego's homelessness plan has the potential to inspire change in other cities.
• Being an independent candidate allows for a more problem-solving approach to governance.
• The strong mayor form of government limits the power of city council members and the need for checks and balances.
• Empowering city council members and promoting bottom-up decision making can lead to better governance.