Governor Kelly Armstrong issued an executive order Friday creating the North Dakota Interagency Council on Homelessness to coordinate state agencies and service providers in developing strategies to prevent and end homelessness.
The 12-member council will be chaired by North Dakota Housing Finance Agency Executive Director Brandon Dettlaff, with Commissioner of Recovery and Reentry Jonathan Holth as vice-chair. Members include four cabinet leaders and six governor-appointed representatives from organizations including the Coalition for Homeless People, YWCA Cass Clay, and local government officials.
Armstrong says while North Dakota has strong support services, individuals still fall through the cracks. The council will gather community input, identify improvement areas, and recommend strategies. It will report annually on progress with recommendations for executive and legislative action.
Armstrong also proclaimed Nov. 16-22 as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.
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