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Bend and Deschutes County back six‑month TSSA extension, set June 1 closure for sections 1 and 2
Summary
City and county staff won majority support for a staff-recommended plan to shrink the Temporary Safe Stay Area (TSSA), close sections 1 and 2 by June 1, and extend services for six months while pursuing housing alternatives and funding options.
Bend Mayor Melanie Keebler and Deschutes County officials signaled support for a staff plan to shrink the Temporary Safe Stay Area on Juniper Ridge, close sections 1 and 2 by June 1 and authorize a six-month extension of services while the city and county pursue housing and campground alternatives.
At the joint meeting, Matt Stewart, Bend’s real estate, facilities and housing director, reviewed the TSSA’s goals, calling the site “about a 170 acres” used to provide hygiene, sanitation and case management to people experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Stewart said the joint resolutions aim to reduce the TSSA footprint about 50% in year two and seek full closure on or before Dec. 31, 2026, unless the bodies agree to extend the schedule.
Amy Braley, senior program manager for the City of Bend, told the council and board that the city and county allocated…
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