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Residents and advocates warn Spokane County commissioners about HUD funding cuts, homelessness pressures
Summary
Public commenters at the May 13, 2025 Spokane County consent meeting urged action as they described the potential impacts of proposed federal HUD budget cuts and worsening street homelessness in downtown Spokane.
Multiple members of the public urged Spokane County commissioners on May 13, 2025 to address worsening homelessness and the potential impacts of proposed federal budget cuts to housing programs.
Becky Dickerhoof, representing Spokane City in public comment, summarized analysis from the National Low Income Housing Coalition and said the president’s fiscal 2026 budget proposal would cut HUD funding by about 44 percent and make deep reductions in rental…
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