Letter: Operation Rio Grande’s wasted resources

As The Tribune reported, 80% of the $55 million “Operation Rio Grande” budget funded law enforcement and the criminal justice system in some way (court cases, jailing costs). If we divest from law enforcement, we can fund transformative justice solutions — addressing the context that makes homelessness possible. Where was the funding to expand our shelter system as previously promised? Where was the funding for veteran, immigrant and mental health care resources? Where is the f