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Benjamin: On Monday, county commissioners gave $700K to Boulder Shelter for the Homeless to expand services.
(City of Boulder gave $300K; City of Longmont gave $50K)
(City of Boulder gave $300K; City of Longmont gave $50K)
He's discussing a letter to county commissioners asking that, if the affordable housing tax on this year's ballot passes, the county set aside $$ for housing + services specifically for homelessness.
City council has to give an informal vote (called a Nod of Five) in order to send the letter on its behalf.
"We're begging you to do this," is how Benjamin characterizes the letter.
Unanimous support to send it.
Unanimous support to send it.
And a correction from Brockett: It's $900K the county gave to the shelter, and they may give more.
I've got a story on homelessness (yes, another one) coming this weekend. Next week's study session is all about homelessness.
I've got a story on homelessness (yes, another one) coming this weekend. Next week's study session is all about homelessness.
Back to the letter: Boulder is asking for at least 25% of the tax revenue to homelessness — prevention, services (like sheltering) and various types of housing.
That's the bare minimum that is needed to start to address this problem, Benjamin said.
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