RENO – The next scheduled meeting of the Community Homelessness Advisory Board (CHAB) may be its final convening, Washoe County Commissioner Mike Clark told local media.
The meeting is scheduled for Feb. 9, 2026, and will include an agenda item to consider the future of the board.
The advisory board, which includes representatives from the City of Reno, City of Sparks, and Washoe County, was established to provide regional recommendations and coordination on homelessness issues.
CHAB has experienced irregular meeting schedules in recent years. Prior to its December 2, 2025 session — the first in more than 18 months — the board had not met since May 2024, with a September 2024 meeting which was canceled due to fire.
The board’s irregular schedule and limited activity have drawn local criticism, with some community members and advocates questioning its effectiveness and calling for more frequent public meetings.
Editorial commentary has noted frustrations with the board’s advisory role and its lack of direct power to effect change.
At its recent meetings, local agencies have continued to present updates on homelessness and housing programs to CHAB, including shelter capacity and funding challenges.
Regional homelessness issues remain a priority for local government and service providers, even as the board’s future is under consideration.
Further decisions about the board’s continuation are expected to be discussed at the Feb. 9, 2026, meeting of CHAB.
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