Aug 25, 2026Board meeting
Putnam County Board Of County Commissioners Board Meeting
The board meeting featured employee recognitions for May and June. It also included the adoption of a proclamation designating International Overdose Awareness Day and a detailed presentation regarding the Residential Initiative for Stability and Employment (RISE), which aims to address homelessness in the county through a coordinated approach involving shelter, case management, and employment support services. Commissioners discussed the challenges of securing funding for rural homelessness initiatives and strategies for collaborating with community partners and state representatives to advocate for more equitable resource allocation.