The Regional District of East Kootenay board of directors will be weighing in on whether or not to help fund Cranbrook’s social development coordinator position.
Chair Rob Gay said they will be making their final decision during this year’s budget discussions.
“The request is for $80,000 a year for the next three years,” he said.
“The resolution from the board was to carry that forward to our budget process so a decision will be made at that point.”
The city said the position has improved coordination between local groups that help with homelessness.
Gay said it’s a region wide issue but they want a little more information on the scope of work outside of Cranbrook before saying yes to the funds.
“Is that coordination just between the groups in Cranbrook or is it in the Columbia Valley and Elk Valley,” he added.
“We know some of the residents in Cranbrook are from those areas. I don’t think there’s any doubt in the boards mind that it’s a regional problem and we all want to be part of the solution.”
He said the city has agreed to provide more info on how the work benefits the greater area in the near future.
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