L.A. County Board of Supervisors Form Two Entities to Boost Regional Approach to Homelessness Planning, Service Coordination and Innovation

LOS ANGELES —The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Aug. 9 approved a motion introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Supervisor Hilda L. Solis that accelerates the county’s efforts to tackle homelessness by debuting a new regional approach to deliver solutions, cultivate collaboration, and stimulate innovation. 

Two new entities – deemed in the motion as an executive committee and a leadership table – will be formed in the coming days to that end. The executive committee will consist of nine members, including two L.A. County Supervisors, two elected representatives from the City of Los Angeles including the mayor, elected representatives from four municipalities representing regions specified in the motion and a representative appointed by California’s governor. 

The complementary and more expansive leadership table will serve as an advisory body to the executive committee. Members will also harness private funding sources to support regional homelessness solutions. The leadership table will consist of representatives from various sectors, including but not limited to business, faith-based, advocacy, academia, people with lived experience, veterans, philanthropy and public housing authorities. 

Speaking while on the dais during the Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisor Barger emphasized that the scope of work for the two new groups will not supplant the work of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority or LAHSA – an entity that coordinates homeless services in the City and County of Los Angeles. 

Details: https://tinyurl.com/structure-for-Homelessness