Title
Consider/Discuss the Proposed Stronger Together Initiative
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Goal 5: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: October 21, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development
CONTACT: Margaret Li, Housing and Community Development Director
Jennifer Arnold, Assistant City Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Consider/Discuss the proposed Stronger Together Initiative to create a unified and comprehensive approach for the City of McKinney to understand and navigate the symptoms and root causes of homelessness.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* The issues associated with homelessness are multifaceted and extremely complicated. Therefore, a comprehensive and collaborative approach is needed to establish strategies and solutions that respond to those impacted by it.
* The proposed Stronger Together Initiative is aimed at helping staff, city leaders, and stakeholders explore the issues of homelessness in McKinney and create a comprehensive roadmap for community-based solutions that support all our residents.
* As part of the Initiative, staff proposes the following to help ensure we maintain positive momentum and focus:
o A set of guiding principles to help us carry out the initiative;
o An impartial facilitator that provides an objective environment for community discussions and collaboration; and
o A dedicated steering committee, including two or three members of Council, to ensure the initiative maintains a clear direction and progress towards community consensus.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* On July 17, 2025, the city conducted a targeted stakeholder meeting to hear input on challenges and opportunities currently occurring in the downtown area. During that meeting, Staff shared possible ordinance amendments.
* On August 13, 2025, the city hosted a second stakeholder meeting to share information about homelessness in McKinney and obtain feedback on the possible ordinance amendments.
* At the August 19, 2025 City Counc...
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