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Board advances plan for permanent Code Blue shelter at Ballston Avenue after public comment
Summary
The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors voted to advance a ground lease of county property at 96–116 Ballston Avenue to enable a permanent Code Blue shelter, after public supporters and residents addressed the board and two supervisors recused. Officials said the permanent facility will help meet a state mandate and reduce recurring hotel costs.
The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors voted April 21 to move forward with a ground lease of county-owned property at 96–116 Ballston Avenue that will allow the Saratoga County Capital Resource Corporation to sublease the site to Shelters of Saratoga for a permanent Code Blue shelter.
Chair Barrett described the measure as “a significant investment by the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors” and said the county has committed to a multi‑million dollar effort to secure a permanent location for Code Blue. The board approved the lease-related resolution on a roll-call vote; Supervisors Murray and Ostrander announced recusals on the item before the vote and were recorded as recused.
Two registered public speakers urged the board to act. Sue Barton, president of RAISE (Recovery Advocates in Saratoga), urged a humane approach to homelessness and said local services do not yet meet…
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