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a. Receive a presentation from Roxanne Wilson, Executive Director of the Coalition of Homeless Services Providers on the "Lead Me Home Plan Update - 5 Year Plan to Reduce Homelessness in Monterey and San Benito Counties";
b. Receive input from State and local elected officials; County department heads from Housing and Community Development, Social Services and Health; and the public; and
c. Provide direction to staff as appropriate
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive a presentation from Roxanne Wilson, Executive Director of the Coalition of Homeless Services Providers on the "Lead Me Home Plan Update - 5 Year Plan to Reduce Homelessness in Monterey and San Benito Counties";
b. Receive input from State and local elected officials; County department heads from Housing and Community Development, Social Services and Health; and the public; and
c. Provide direction to staff as appropriate
SUMMARY:
Addressing issues related to homelessness is a key priority of the Board of Supervisors. Successfully reducing homelessness in Monterey County will require a coordinated inter-governmental approach. As such, State and local elected officials as well as members of the public are invited to attend and participate in the 5 Year Plan Update presentation/discussion.
DISCUSSION:
The Lead Me Home Plan (LMHP) has been developed by the Lead Me Home Leadership Council of Monterey and San Benito Counties and coordinated by the Coalition of Homeless Services Providers (CHSP), in partnership with the County of Monterey Department of Social Services and the County of Monterey Health Department, the County of San Benito Health and Human Services Department and the City of Salinas. The LMHP sets out the ambitious goal of reducing the total population of people experiencing homelessness in Monterey and San Benito Counties by 50 % over 5 years from July 2021 to June 2026. Measurable performance targets have been established for each ye...
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