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County approves $42.3 million in capital awards for transitional housing and an access center
Summary
Washington County approved $42,302,051 in capital awards to fund two transitional housing projects and one access center, adding roughly 119 transitional beds and an access center in Cornelius; awards are contingent on a pending Metro referral and potential funding changes.
Washington County commissioners on Dec. 3 approved $42,302,051 in capital awards to build and rehabilitate transitional housing and to construct an access center intended to expand short‑term shelter and connection services for people experiencing homelessness.
Jess Larson, assistant director in the Department of Housing Services, told commissioners the awards come from one‑time carryover balances for the county's voter‑approved supportive housing services. "There is a remaining balance of $96,000,000 which is represented here in the pie chart of one‑time investments," Larson said, underscoring that the board had previously earmarked funds for capital infrastructure.
Jesse Adams, strategic projects coordinator, described…
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