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Homeless count up from 2010, down from 2008

The municipality says the homeless population has gone up slightly in the last two years.

But it’s still down from four years ago.

The latest count last October showed 326 people identifying themselves as homeless, which is up seven people from 2010.

The city says it’s helped 254 people over the last year through its Housing First initiative, which tries to help homeless people get stable housing.

It says the latest count will help it plan and implement programs to address the issue, including the 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness.

February 5, 2013