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Washington County presents Year 6 homelessness work plan, outlines shelter expansions and data upgrades

Washington County Solutions Council · April 22, 2026
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Summary

County staff previewed Year 6 goals for the 10-year homelessness measure, including sustaining 2,000 households on medium/long-term assistance, 375 new placements, a 85% retention target, a 504-unit shelter at Cornell Road Recovery and stepped-up HMIS modernization to enable cross-county data sharing.

County staff presented a detailed Year 6 work plan for the 10-year homelessness measure and described near-term shelter and data investments intended to sustain progress while shifting toward system stability.

Jess Larson, a county staff member, opened the update by introducing a new hire and outlining priorities, saying, "My biggest and most exciting update is that Gabby Duarte is here on our team now joining us, in the community relations team." She framed the work plan as part of continuing efforts on equity, community engagement and program sustainability.

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