Shallow subsidy program

A member of the public noted the shallow subsidy program wasn't mentioned in the funding strategy and urged the board to consider it as an important permanent housing support.

Urged the city to work with housing provider associations and leverage private-sector dollars to build landlord trust in the rental assistance program.

A senior on disability income said homeless prevention is badly needed — she's been on the HUD waiting list five years and her rent exceeds her Social Security — and urged action before people end up in tents.