MEMORANDUM

City of Lawrence

Neighborhood Resources Department

 

TO:              David L. Corliss, City Manager

 

THRU:                   Victor Q. Torres, Director, Neighborhood Resources

 

FROM:         Margene K. Swarts, Community Development Manager

 

DATE:           December 13, 2006

 

The Community Commission on Homelessness (CCH) participated in a planning retreat on December 7, 2006.  At the retreat, Jane Faubion resigned as Chair due to a job change and subsequent increased work load.  Shirley Martin-Smith agreed to Chair the Commission and was elected unanimously by the group for the remainder of Faubion’s term.  Kim Gouge remains as Vice-Chair. 

 

During the meeting, the CCH completed the planning process and a timeline for their work into the spring and were pleased with the results of their retreat.  They wish to inform the City Commission of their progress and current plan for implementation of the Task Force on Homeless Commission Plan. 

 

 

Action Item:  Receive report from the CCH, Shirley Martin-Smith, Chair.