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The cost of managing a homeless person is $40,000, more than double the cost of housing them. Portland City Council has $100 million that could be used to make a significant impact on homelessness. It's time for leaders to invest in permanent solutions instead of temporary fixes. Our leaders may argue that housing everyone is an insurmountable task, but the figures paint a starkly different picture. The annual cost of managing a single houseless individual is a staggering $40,000. This is more than double the cost of housing someone in the most luxurious studio apartment in Portland. Imagine the resources we could save if we invest in housing instead of crisis management. Currently, Portland City Council is sitting on $100 million, mostly from taxpayers who want to see real solutions. That's enough to make a significant impact on houselessness. Housing is not only possible, it's fiscally responsible. It's time our leaders invest in real solutions, not temporary fixes.