Pamplin Media Group May 18 2021
A perfect storm of money and creativity is coming together, but we must have solid metrics to measure success.
Clarification: An earlier version of this editorial was unclear on the source of Multnomah County funding for homeless services. The money budgeted for the 1,300 housing placements and alternative shelters is coming from the county s share of the Metro funds, not federal dollars. Federal dollars are supporting motels and other temporary shelters; the continued distribution of food, water, sanitizer and supplies; funding for Portland Street Medicine; funding for new hygiene facilities; and increases in eviction prevention rent assistance.