I too have no problem with my taxes paying for their housing. The big plus about Housing First is that it actually saves money. Because when people are homeless, funds are spent cleaning up after them, arresting them, housing them in jail, putting them thru the court system, taking them to the hospital for emergencies, etc., and guess who pays for that? We do, via our tax dollars! I've read studies about this program in other cities showing that it saves money because it's cheaper putting these folks in free housing vs the $$ you'd spend on those other things I just listed. Plus, they have a case manager, who could help them find work/job retraining. That's if they can work. Folks w/mental issues/severe substance problems may find that harder. But I'd rather have them housed than passing out in my backyard.