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County outlines state encampment-resolution and homeless-services funding allocations, plus affordable housing awards
Summary
Thurston County staff presented planned uses for Department of Commerce encampment-resolution program funds, a $14.7 million slate of homeless services contracts, and $5.24 million in affordable housing capital awards; most awards will be finalized after state contracts arrive.
Thurston County public health and housing staff on Tuesday described multiple incoming state and local funding streams to address encampments, homelessness and affordable housing construction, and asked the board to accept state contracts and approve recommended awards once state contracts are executed.
Public Health Director Jen Freidheit said the county expects to receive a Department of Commerce encampment-resolution program (ERP) award for the region and recommended the county's share total $3,630,000 for…
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