OP/ED- To say that the County of Lake has dropped the ball several times when it comes to providing an effective program to address the homeless shelter situation in Lakeport would not be a hyperbolic statement, but despite all the trials and mishaps associated with the first two contractors tasked to administer the facility at the old juvenile hall, the impending takeover by Redwood Community Services provides another chance for the county to finally get it right.
Despite Lake County’s Point in Time (PIT) Count for 2023 not yet being published publicly, the increased need for homeless services is very apparent to county officials, struggling to keep their emergency shelter, located at 1111 Whalen Way in Lakeport, open. It is currently one of two homeless shelters operating in the county.