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Board approves plan to explore emergency housing expansion for unhoused veterans
Summary
The board unanimously approved Supervisor Jim Desmond’s motion directing staff to develop a 90‑day feasibility pilot expanding regional housing assistance and adding shelter beds for veterans in unincorporated areas; supervisors said the county must tailor services to veterans’ needs while noting limited existing capacity.
SAN DIEGO — The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion June 11 to have county staff develop a feasibility plan and pilot program to expand emergency housing and services for unhoused veterans.
Supervisor Jim Desmond introduced the item, telling colleagues the county has made progress but must do more: “It’s unacceptable that we still have veterans in San Diego County sleeping on the streets,” he said. The motion requested a 90‑day feasibility study, options to expand the…
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