New homeless chief calls criticism over planned treatment facility ‘absurd’

Tyler Clancy is no stranger to Utah’s homeless problem, which is why he was named the state’s new homeless coordinator.

“I definitely did not lobby for this position. This is a tough job,” he said hours after his appointment, which will take effect on March 9.

Gov. Spencer Cox’s office pointed out the work done on homelessness by the 28-year-old state representative who serves parts of Provo and Pleasant Grove. While in the Utah House, Clancy also worked on issues surrounding public safety, re-entry and drug policy…

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