Merced County supervisors back ‘help‑first’ encampment ordinance rollout and review homelessness program progress
County staff presented a proposed two‑reading ordinance intended to prioritize offering services before penalties at encampments and briefed supervisors on recent shelter and housing gains, including navigation center placements and Homekey project timelines.
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Merced County supervisors on Monday heard staff describe a “help‑first” approach to encampment enforcement and an update on homelessness programs that county leaders said have markedly expanded shelter capacity since 2017.
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