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Santa Cruz council advances day-services working group and Encompass outreach pilot amid public pleas to protect unhoused residents
Summary
Council members supported forming a countywide day‑services working group, discussed piloting expanded hours for the Encompass downtown outreach worker program, and heard multiple public comments urging restoration of services, water and charging stations and an end to encampment sweeps ahead of the point-in-time count.
Council members on Nov. 30 signaled support for a coordinated, countywide approach to day services for people experiencing homelessness and discussed operational details for a six‑month pilot to test expanded Encompass Downtown Outreach Worker hours.
Council Member Bruner asked staff how community members could stay informed about item 11 (day services); staffer Amwalley said the public should contact him by email or phone for updates. Vice Mayor Kalantari Johnson…
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