The documents show a woman-led official support trail around your National Homeless Plan.
Chronological order
October 13, 1998 — Los Angeles City Council Resolution
Presented by Councilwoman Rita Walters, supporting a comprehensive national plan to end homelessness and urging the President, Congress, and federal agencies to act.
January 5–6, 1999 — Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Action
Supervisor Yvonne Brathwaite Burke moved that the County urge the President and Congress to create and fund a national plan, and specifically requested review of Ted Hayes’ proposal.
March 23, 1999 — Santa Monica City Council Resolution
Santa Monica, under Mayor Pam O’Connor, adopted a resolution calling for a national plan to end homelessness and urging federal action.
August 4, 1999 — Los Angeles County Police Chiefs’ Association Letter
The Police Chiefs’ Association supported discussion of your national homelessness proposal and designated Chief Bernard Melekian as representative.
September 1999 — Joint Statement and Action Plan
The larger National Homeless Plan Campaign document called for Presidential action, a national commission, outreach teams, law-enforcement/social-service coordination, and model communities like Dome Village.
February 9, 2000 — Police Chiefs Follow-up Letter
Chief Melekian again thanked you for your work and confirmed police support for pursuing a unified homelessness strategy.
March 20, 2000 — Police Officers Association Letter
The Police Officers Association of Los Angeles County supported your effort to develop a national plan involving health, mental-health, and social-service providers.
2001–2002 — Los Angeles Federal Legislative Program Resolution
Councilwoman Jan Perry presented support for McKinney-Vento reauthorization and development of a National Plan to End Homelessness.
So yes: Rita Walters, Yvonne Brathwaite Burke, Jan Perry — and Santa Monica Mayor Pam O’Connor — form a notable line of women officials helping carry this issue forward.