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12.17.2024 Tues PM BOCC
Meeting Highlights:
Behavioral Health Director gives optimistic report: two new board members,therapist position candidatures, strategic plan drawn up, positive public image; more crisis responders and board members needed, budget shortfall will postpone childcare projects, drug prevention program for youth needed; Commissioner Branch says local council discussing evaluation and treatment center
Agencies summoned to brainstorm strategies for collaboration on food distribution, need growing while funds wane; Okanogan County Transportation and Nutrition delivers 4,000 meals a month, half within county, via car and Trango; Community Action lacking funds for operational costs; Commissioner Hover suggests reaching out to donors
County to opt out of Homeless grant, Community Action will apply directly; Lake Management District budget approved; 4H coordinator contract signed
Meeting adjourned at 4:19 until Wednesday