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Utah County appoints Claudia Barillas to shelter advisory committee, commissioners emphasize no full-time county shelter
Summary
The Utah County Commission appointed Claudia Barillas to the Shelter Counties Advisory Committee by voice vote and discussed that the county does not plan to host a full-time shelter, asking for clear reporting from the advisory group and considering whether an elected official should represent the county.
The Utah County Commission on Aug. 6 adopted a resolution appointing Claudia Barillas to the Shelter Counties Advisory Committee, saying the advisory body will provide quarterly recommendations to the state homelessness board.
Commissioners discussed the county's stance on sheltering during debate over the appointment. One commissioner stated, "We will not have a shelter in Utah County," and the presiding speaker echoed that the county does…
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