By Vicente Vera. San José Spotlight.
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San Jose leaders have dealt a blow to affordable housing advocates after diverting affordable housing funds to temporarily house homeless residents living along the city's waterways.
The San Jose City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to redirect funds from Measure E to affordable housing. They also unanimously approved Mayor Matt Mahan's June budget message, which includes proposals to fund projects to improve community spaces and respond to mental health crises.