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Esperanza Wellness Center repurposing
Summary
Prop 1 means the county can no longer fund the downtown wellness center as a standalone drop-in site; it will now host treatment screening, therapy, forensic court teams and a new housing navigation team to justify its ~$203,000 annual cost.
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Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
About $203,000 a year in rent and utilities, now tied to expanded programming.
✅Who benefits
People with mental health and substance use challenges get more accessible downtown treatment and housing navigation services.
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