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Commissioners split on reaffirming $4.8M for permanent supportive housing
Summary
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.
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.
Several commissioners raised questions about ethics and the appearance of conflict…
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