Commissioners split on reaffirming $4.8M for permanent supportive housing
Commissioner Moe Ivory asked the board to reaffirm a $4.8 million commitment for permanent supportive housing in FY27; colleagues raised ethics and procedural concerns tied to Ivory's nonprofit board membership and whether the funding is already obligated. A substitute motion to file the resolution passed 4–3.
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Commissioner Moe Ivory introduced a resolution directing the county manager to include at least $4,800,000 for permanent supportive housing in the fiscal year 2027 proposed budget, saying "Permanent supportive housing saves lives" and arguing stable funding is essential for providers to plan and operate.
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