But if we are going to genuinely solve "chronic homelessness," we also must address the broader issues of poverty and economic injustice.
"Jail does nothing to solve homelessness," Mr. Myers said.
Critics of homeless criminalization claim that such measures do nothing to actually solve homelessness and in fact make matters worse.
He also indicated that he would reduce tuition fees by 75%, and solve homelessness within three months.
"There's no way I'm ever going to solve homelessness, even in Grand Central Terminal," he said.
We count not because this will solve homelessness but because we prize what isn't there: housing.
These days, solving homelessness has faded from the public consciousness.
His aggressive stance in solving homelessness and poverty resulted in recognition as a leader in this field.
"It's outrageous to think you can solve homelessness that way."
None have promised to solve homelessness; the current mayor, Willie L. Brown Jr., has called it "intractable."