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County officials say they will explore a project-management role in homelessness response; city to lead street outreach and shelter RFP

5341875 · July 9, 2025
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After a joint task force, Marathon County staff said they are considering housing a project-management role for homelessness response within the health department while the city continues street outreach and considers an RFP for emergency shelter services; county funding pledged through 2025 contingency only.

Marathon County officials told the Health and Human Services Committee on July 8 they are exploring a county project-management role to coordinate homelessness response while the city continues street outreach and shelter operations.

Supervisor Covelli said the homeless task force is developing a strategic plan to clarify responsibilities among city, county and nonprofit partners. Administrator Leonard said the county’s working hypothesis is…

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