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Wasco introduces new homeless outreach coordinator, Mandy Vega
Summary
City Manager introduced Mandy Vega as Wasco’s new homeless outreach coordinator; Vega said she has a background in education, finance and nonprofit work and has been on the job about a month.
The Wasco City Council was introduced to the city’s new homeless outreach coordinator, Mandy Vega, who has been on the job for about a month.
Background and role City Manager Scott Horvath said Vega has a varied background in education, finance and nonprofit assistance and has already begun coordinating with other agencies to assess local needs and pool resources. Horvath said Vega hails from a nearby city and previously attended Wasco High School for one year.
Vega’s remarks and council response Mandy Vega said, "I'm excited to be here," and councilmembers welcomed her to the role, describing the position as important for a small city hoping to manage homelessness early and prevent escalations. Councilmembers said the outreach coordinator will work with other agencies and community stakeholders to identify needs and connect people to services.
Ending No formal council action was recorded; the introduction put a face to the newly created position and began the public record of Vega’s work with Wasco partners.
