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County attorney briefs board on federal homelessness executive order; board directs staff to draft letter of support
Summary
Douglas County attorneys and leaders reviewed a July 24 federal executive order on homelessness and public safety. The board voted to direct staff to draft correspondence highlighting the county’s model and seeking federal support and grant access.
Jeff Garcia, Douglas County attorney, summarized a recent federal executive order announced July 24 that calls for federal agencies to support local efforts addressing homelessness and public safety. Garcia outlined six key elements cited in the order, including policies to facilitate civil commitment for individuals who pose imminent risk to themselves or others, redirect federal funds toward outcome-based programs, expand forensic and behavioral-health capacity, and increase competition and accountability for grant recipients.
Garcia said the order also calls for changes to how federal housing grant programs prioritize some models and indicates a shift away from…
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