County offers money for homeless

Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001 | 9:10 a.m.

Clark County commissioners offered $88,325 Tuesday to help the MASH Village men's homeless tent open as early as next week, provided Las Vegas City Council approves additional funds for the shelter and extends its permit.

Clark County Commissioner Erin Kenny in August urged local municipalities to help pay for the shelter to open sooner than the usual mid-December start date and stay open through June. The shelter normally operates until mid-April, and its permit with the city expires then.

Kenny's challenge was largely ignored by other municipalities, including Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman.

The City Council today will consider creating a trust fund for homeless housing, which would include $100,000 in federal funds and $200,000 in city money.

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