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Westminster councilors seek clearer direction on 2026 homelessness funding, ask staff for partnership report
Summary
Councilors at a March 24 study session pressed for a consolidated policy direction on homelessness spending in the 2026 budget and asked staff to report back on county and municipal partnership options before finalizing any new allocations.
Westminster City Council members said they want a clearer, shared strategy before committing new 2026 budget dollars to homelessness-related programs or partnerships.
Councilors said discussions during previous budget work left the council without a single, unified direction on how to prioritize limited funds. A council member argued the council needs “more consolidated direction” and asked staff to lay out options so members could pick shared priorities for the 2026 budget rather than making isolated decisions on individual ordinance or program requests.
Why it matters: Councilors noted the city previously used one-time American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for homelessness efforts and…
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