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Supervisors press for eviction metrics as county extends Housing Secure legal and rental assistance
Summary
Board members asked HCD and tenant‑service providers for disaggregated outcomes and metrics after hearing that Alameda County Housing Secure served over 800 clients in a recent reporting period; staff said data exist but will require compilation and pledged follow‑up.
Supervisors used the Sept. 23 meeting to press county staff and service providers for more detailed outcomes tied to the Alameda County Housing Secure (ACHS) program, which funds eviction‑prevention legal services, emergency rental assistance and outreach.
David Hall, interim co‑directing attorney on the Tenants’ Rights team at Central La Raza, told the board ACHS is a “critical safety net” during an eviction wave and reported that between October 2024 and June 2025 the program served more than 800 clients (714 tenants and 86 homeowners), delivered know‑your‑rights presentations to more people than initially proposed, and relied on emergency financial assistance to resolve many…
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