Homelessness response
Summary
Union City's homeless count fell 26% since 2024, and the Caravan safe-parking program turned 10 with 474 vehicles served. Council wants better data on why people become homeless and pressed on tightening funding.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Staff will pursue state, county and Measure W funding; no new city spending authorized tonight.
Unhoused residents served by outreach, safe parking, and case management.
Mentions & discussions (2)
State of the City - Oct 21, 2026
The county's 2026 count found 541 people experiencing homelessness in Union City, down 26% from 2024. The city cleared the Old Alvarado Creek encampment with Fremont's help and marked ten years of the CABIN safe overnight parking program.
City Council / Successor Agency Regular Meeting - Jul 28, 2026
Union City's homeless count fell 26% since 2024, and the Caravan safe-parking program turned 10 with 474 vehicles served. Council wants better data on why people become homeless and pressed on tightening funding.
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