Governor Cox joined more than 350 service providers, first responders, elected officials, and partners at Utah’s Central Homelessness Summit on November 5. According to a statement released that morning, the summit focused on discussing ways to help people transition from crisis to stability.
During the event, Cox noted that addressing the complex challenge of homelessness requires collective effort. The Governor stated that historic investments have been made in public safety, treatment, housing, and shelter.
Cox emphasized that the current focus is directed toward achieving results in recovery, stability, and lasting independence. The Governor also referenced lessons from Pamela Atkinson regarding the importance of remembering the individuals behind the statistics.
