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Commission flags service gaps, waitlists and data needs for kūpuna and persons with disabilities
Summary
Commissioners discussed long waitlists and reduced effective capacity for chore and homemaker services, housing assistance, and other supportive programs; staff noted inflation, staffing shortages and rising demand have constrained service delivery and urged data collection to support budget requests.
Commissioner Linda Puppolo highlighted supportive services and housing needs for older adults (kūpuna) and persons with disabilities, calling attention to stigma faced by individuals living with HIV/AIDS and gaps in available services. Puppolo urged inclusive approaches to reduce stigma and to identify specific service gaps for prioritization during the upcoming budget season.
County Executive Rowena Dagdag‑Andaya told the Commission that although some funding levels have not changed, inflation, staffing shortages and increased demand have reduced effective service capacity. Commissioners emphasized the need for better data collection and documentation of unmet needs to justify future budget requests and discussed advocacy strategies such as testimony and letters.
