Lane County approves one-year extension for Navigation Center contract, orders new RFP after heated debate
Jun 2, 2026
After sustained public comment about safety and cost, the Lane County Board of Commissioners approved up to $2,328,924 to extend the Navigation Center contract with Equitable Social Solutions through June 30, 2027 and directed staff to issue a new RFP before that deadline.
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The Lane County Board of Commissioners voted 3—6 to extend Equitable Social Solutions' (ESS) contract for the Navigation Center and add up to $2,328,924 in funding for operations through June 30, 2027, with the board directing staff to issue a new shelter RFP before that deadline.
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