Dr. Drew Nominated to L.A. Homeless Commission
18 Apr 2021
Dr. Drew Pinsky has been nominated to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, thanks to his vocal warnings that the crisis is primarily a problem of mental illness and drug addiction, not housing. But his nomination is proving controversial.
The
Los Angeles Timesreported Saturday:
Dr. David Drew Pinsky, more commonly known as “Dr. Drew,” was recommended by 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger, the only Republican on the five-member board, to Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, a 10-member commission appointed by city and county elected officials.
Barger said she nominated Pinsky because he’ll bring a “fresh perspective” to the commission because of his vast medical experience and passion for mental health.
What happened to Dr Drew? Celebrity Rehab specialist tests positive for Covid-19
Dr Drew has tested positive for Covid-19, months after making a public apology for reportedly downplaying the virus.
With 2.7 million followers on Twitter, doctor and media personality David Drew Pinsky is widely known in the medical and TV world.
When it was announced that he tested positive for the virus, it caused quite the stir on social media, following his reported downplay of the pandemic.
For a while, his followers have questioned what has happened to him due to his controversial views as a doctor in the public eye.