Real solutions to Homelessness

Meaningful solutions that provide the unhoused with resources that meet the needs of the individual

It is Time for Real Solutions to Help End Homelessness in Fremont

As we all know, homelessness remains an ongoing challenge for our city, our county, and our state. Finding effective, localized solutions that respect both our unhoused neighbors and our housed residents is exactly what inspired me to enter public service.

For years, the city has attempted to manage this crisis, but the latest data shows that our current strategies are failing to move the needle. According to the results of the 2026 Alameda County Point-in-Time (PIT) Count—an initiative I proudly participated in—the number of unhoused individuals in Fremont rose 6% from 807 in 2024 to 852 in 2026.

Wide landscape graphic showing homelessness statistics with a red up arrow, green down arrow, and text about Fremont and Alameda County, on a faded street background.

Change in unhoused population, 2024-2026

This upward trend stands in sharp contrast to the rest of Alameda County, which successfully achieved a 13% overall decrease in its unhoused population during the exact same period. Clearly, we need to do something different.

Moving Beyond One-Size-Fits-All Programs

Volunteering on the front lines of the PIT Count made one thing completely clear: we cannot solve a complex human crisis with rigid, cookie-cutter programs. We need adaptive, long-term support systems that meet people exactly where they are.

During the count, I met individuals whose unique stories highlight why our current system is falling short:

The Health Crisis: A woman battling cancer who lost her home simply because she became too sick to work. She needs medical care and housing stability, not just a temporary shelter bed.
The Economic Shock: A hardworking resident who fell into homelessness after a single missed paycheck. This person simply needs rapid re-housing assistance and access to affordable housing options.
The Systemic Gaps: Neighbors struggling with severe mental illness or substance addiction who require immediate, co-located medical and psychiatric intervention.

Our Path Forward

Across the spectrum, the path into homelessness is different for everyone—and far too many working families in Fremont are just one emergency away from facing the exact same reality.

We can and must do better. By balancing genuine empathy with strict fiscal accountability, we can implement real, evidence-based solutions that deliver measurable results. I am running to bring accountability back to Fremont and to ensure our tax dollars fund proactive programs that actually transition people off the streets and into permanent housing.

Join our campaign today to bring real solutions to Fremont.