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Dear Supervisor Glover,
I am writing in response to the article on Page 2 of the Martinez Tribune (see the July 1-7, 2016, edition) which quotes Lavonna Martin, chief of Homeless Services for Contra Costa County.
She is quoted as saying that she “expects different groups possessing their own areas of expertise to come forward with proposals” to presumably fill the hole by Contra Costa Homeless Outreach. Admittedly, the article was extremely brief and probably lacked adequate context to her statements.
Regardless, all I can say to that approach is, good luck. My understanding is that the County has failed to support this organization which led, or at least contributed, to their financial demise. How can Ms. Martin (and you) expect others to step forward given the poor track record of the County?
It is a crying shame that the County has failed to adequately support an extremely lean and cost effective organization, and that it was forced to close shop. The County is simply not providing adequate funding to provide solutions, which must include funding dignified housing to people.
I am looking to you, as a leader, to work with others and step forward with some more proactive and concrete measures to combat this complicated problem.
Thank you so much for your consideration of my opinion.
Sincerely,
Sean Dexter, CEO, Condor Country Consulting, Inc.
