(The Center Square) – As more than 7,000 residents seek housing across Spokane, local officials are renewing negotiations over a potential regional homelessness collaborative, or authority, to mitigate the crisis.
The idea nearly came to fruition two years ago, but the Spokane City Council switched course at the last minute. Officials had an opportunity to support a short trial in August 2023 but opted to lay out their terms for participation instead, despite others wanting to proceed.
Officials wanted a “realistic” operational and funding plan before moving forward, which may be on the way. Dawn Kinder, director of the city’s Neighborhood, Housing, and Human Services division, presented a new agreement to the council on Monday that could finally bring it to life…