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LA City Council makes claims of 'glaring problems' with latest homeless count; calls for review
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· August 27, 2026
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Key points Council members have raised concerns about the accuracy of the count, citing discrepancies in certain areas. A review of homeless count numbers is underway due to potential errors.
A review of homeless count numbers is underway due to potential errors. Council members have raised concerns about the accuracy of the count, citing discrepancies in certain areas. Some parts of the city may have been overcounted, while others may have been undercounted, particularly in regards to people staying in shelters.
Further details about the review and the concerns surrounding the count are available.
The issue was brought up by a council member who noted that the numbers did not match observations in his district, with one area showing a significant increase in unhoused residents.
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Category: government Published: August 27, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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