Homeless liaison

Said existing services involve stonewalling and disbelief, and asked how the liaison would differ from what CCA, Lifeboat and Helping Hands already do.

Advocated for a managed campsite and formal city-county cooperation to evaluate public property and win outside grant funding.

Supported the position and urged the city not to cut the proposed pay, citing the job's complexity and lack of benefits.

Supported the position but emphasized training, trauma-informed care, mental-health support, equipment and coordination with existing providers.

A behavioral-health case manager embedded in a police department, she stressed adequate pay, benefits, a city vehicle, radio access and law-enforcement coordination.

Questioned the program's goals and measures and argued the real problem is lax enforcement of the camping ordinance.

Questioned the 20% admin fee, the lack of measurable outcomes, worker safety and liability, and how the contract could be ended or changed.

Raised allegations of misconduct in local shelters and questioned how the liaison could stay independent when evaluating providers.