Item:
Title
Joint SNAP Resolution
Body
Date of BOCC Meeting: March 12, 2018
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve a joint resolution supporting SNAP and other Federal nutrition programs which will be signed by the Chairs of the Board of County Commissioners, Social Services Board, and Board of Public Health. This resolution will be forwarded to legislators on behalf of our Board to reject any proposals in the 2018 Farm Bill that cut funding to SNAP or other federal nutrition programs; shift costs to the states; or otherwise reduce benefits affecting low-income families, workers, children, the unemployed, or the elderly.
Alignment With Strategic Plan: Goal 2 - Health and Well-being for All
Resource Persons: Wendy Jacobs, Chair
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve the attached Resolution.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________