Council asks staff for data matrix to guide HEART priorities
Oct 1, 2026
Council members asked HHS to prepare a matrix and data analysis showing where funding scarcities exist across categories so they can set narrow, effective HEART priorities rather than a broad list that dilutes scoring.
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Several council members emphasized that staff should produce a comparative matrix showing which needs are least supported elsewhere and where HEART dollars would be uniquely valuable. One council member said, "Until we have that, I don't feel like I can really answer the question," underscoring the request for a data-driven approach to prioritization.
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