Developing Better Police Responses to Homelessness
I am honored to have been selected as one of seven Public Service Exemplars by the Suncoast Chapter of the American Society of Public Administrators (ASPA). A Public Service Exemplar is a person dedicated to serving the public with the highest Read more
At this time tomorrow, I will be on a Boeing 777, traveling about 5,015 miles to Buenos Aires, Argentina. My brother and I will be celebrating his 50th birthday. As is customary, in our family, turning 50 earns us an Read more
Note: This blog is based upon real events. In this case, John Chadwick ended his life after being separated from his pets. The system failed John. Please read my post. If you agree (or even if you don’t), please consider Read more
Please read this story for the full context of my comments: Leading homelessness expert calls Operation Rio Grande a ‘disaster’ Utah, once a shining star for housing first, is now suffering the consequences of the Marbut-ization of it’s homeless policy. You Read more
Note: I am specifically referring to plans to open a navigation center shelter in New Port Richey, FL, however the concepts I discuss also apply to other communities. Opening a homeless shelter will usually involve compromise. It may with the Read more