April 21, 2020 Daily Universe: Homeless housing and services altered because of COVID-19 Due to COVID-19, SL county opened a motel for high-risk people experiencing homelessness. Service providers are altering programs and procedures, like increasing seating space, staggering mealtimes, and screening/testing guests. Some providers have limited new guests and canceled non-basic services. View More >
April 21, 2020 Salt Lake Tribune: Leading Utah gubernatorial candidates want a 'homeless czar' Utah governor candidates support appointing a homeless czar to oversee services, though other experts cite loss of local control. Candidates discussed affordable housing and mental health/addiction services while praising the new resource center model, while some are concerned about lack of beds and police force. View More >