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On Dec. 7, 2023, City and County leaders l met in a joint session for the second time this year to focus on their shared work addressing homelessness.
City and County elected officials hear briefing on the Joint Office of Homeless Services from third-party consultant
Negotiations around $1.5 million investment lay groundwork for potential longer-term partnership alongside County's existing range of shelter services
Hours of work sessions lead to package allocating County’s share of Metro’s unanticipated Supportive Housing Services tax revenue
Negotiations around $1.5 million investment lay groundwork for potential longer-term partnership alongside County's existing range of shelter services
Board approved $17.6 million for shelter beds, improved capacity for providers, rent assistance and employment programming, joining $40.5 million previously approved in the Joint Office budget