Continuum of Care board removal dispute
Summary
The COC board removed Commissioner Nowicki over a three-meeting attendance rule, and the county commission unanimously put him back on. Several commissioners called the removal politically motivated and flagged the county's ~$442,000 in funding for review at budget time.
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Last discussed Apr 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
The county provides about $442,000 a year in grants to the COC, which commissioners suggested revisiting.
Homeless services coordination continues with county representation restored.
Commissioners argued the strict attendance policy disenfranchises elected representatives and their constituents.
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