Homelessness services and housing first
Fire losses of over 2,000 homes, aging stock, and high poverty have worsened homelessness. The county supports Continuum of Care, rapid rehousing, transitional rent via Medi-Cal, Housing First approaches, shelter-crisis proclamations, and a goal of functional zero for veterans, largely through Behavioral Health contracts.
How should Lake County allocate resources to reduce homelessness?
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Sources
County of Lake News — https://www.countyoflakenews.com/article/working-together-toward-permanent-housing
Working together toward permanent housing
Lake County Board of Supervisors — https://countyoflake.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?ID=7037d83c-7776-45bb-8c1c-c2a08ba99eb3.pdf&M=F
Federal priorities include housing/homelessness funding
Lake County News — https://lakeconews.com/84653-lake-county-board-of-supervisors-to-host-annual-budget-hearings-for-three-days
Behavioral Health owes ~$2 million; other loans requested
Positions on this issue · liberal → conservative
- Greatly expand Housing First, permanent supportive housing, and unrestricted shelter funding
- Increase rapid-rehousing, Medi-Cal transitional rent, and veteran functional-zero programs
- Maintain current Continuum of Care levels while improving coordination and outcomes tracking
- Tie most aid to treatment, work requirements, and time-limited shelter stays
- Reduce dedicated homelessness spending and emphasize private charity plus law enforcement