Community homelessness committee formed in Fort St. John
The City of Fort St. John Council has approved the formation of a committee focused on solutions for homelessness in the city.
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – The City of Fort St. John Council has approved the formation of a committee focused on solutions for homelessness in the city.
Councillor Trevor Bolin originally proposed the Community Homelessness Committee during the July 8th regular council meeting, bringing a motion to form the committee during the following council meeting on July 22nd.Â
The committee is intended to work with local providers and the Ministry of Housing to gather information and solutions for homelessness in Fort St. John.Â
Council unanimously approved the motion, and Councillors Gord Klassen, Sarah MacDougall, and Bolin formed the committee.
The trio will develop the committee’s Terms of Reference alongside staff and bring them before the council for approval during a future council session.Â
The Terms of Reference document will outline the committee’s authority and responsibilities and must be approved by the council before the committee can begin work.Â
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