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Riverside County has joined a statewide effort by the California State Association of Counties meant to help reduce homelessness.
The board of supervisors voted unanimously March 28 to assist the association in its efforts to bring about statewide legislation that would address homelessness throughout California, according to a statement on the county’s website.
Some actions being considered include defining city and county roles for finding shelter locations and supporting housing units and making better use of data systems.
“California is in need of a comprehensive plan to address homelessness effectively and equitably,” said Supervisor Chuck Washington, who is also president of the association. “While the state and federal government provides some funding for separate efforts, everything created from that funding has been a patchwork of programs and responses that often don’t work together.
“There doesn’t exist a single plan to address all efforts in a unified way.”
The association’s program “advocates for statewide legislation and advocacy focused on accountability, transparency, housing, outreach, mitigation, and economic opportunity,” according to the statement.
