Homelessness, cost of living still top resident concerns ahead of March elections

• Another 22% said homelessness was the city's top concern, while 13% said it was housing.

Why it matters: Homelessness and housing prices that crush household budgets have dominated local politics in recent years and could again be a driving influence on voting behavior this year.

Zoom in: The poll, which focused on Mayor Todd Gloria's re-election chances, shows the incumbent's homelessness response got mixed reviews.

• 65% of likely voters called it either fair or poor, and 27% said it was good or excellent.
• Yes, but: His decision to open safe sleeping sites received 75% support.

Zoom out: Gloria is projected to have a lead over six opponents, before campaigns begin in earnest ahead of the March primary, according to the poll.

• 47% of the 527 respondents that Survey USA deemed likely voters were undecided, with Gloria at 34% and four candidates reaching 4% support.
• Gloria's overall approval rating was 47%, while 36% of like voters disapproved of his performance.