Metro delays asking voters to reform homeless services program to November election
Briefly

On Jan. 23, the Metro Council decided to postpone a ballot measure aimed at reforming the city's homeless services program from May to November. This decision came in response to a request from a coalition of four groups, including business, service, and advocacy organizations, who are currently negotiating potential changes to the Supportive Housing Service measure that was passed by voters in November 2022. The delay aims to ensure all necessary revisions can be addressed effectively.
The Metro Council's decision to push the ballot measure on homeless services from May to November reflects concerns from a coalition of business and advocacy groups.
This delay is intended to allow more time for negotiations regarding changes to the Supportive Housing Service measure approved by voters in November 2022.
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