“John Eaves and I have had a challenged relationship, but he’s been a terrific partner as we’ve worked to expand our (homelessness) capabilities,” he said.Įaves later responded on Twitter by saying he’s “looking forward to continued collaborations” on those issues. Speaking to members of the Commerce Club on Tuesday, the mayor surprised a few in the room by praising Fulton County’s collaboration. “I can’t speak to what the other agenda or motive may be from the city, but I do know the county certainly has been a willing partner in terms of working with the city to address homelessness.” The shelter’s closure “is their thing,” Eaves said of Atlanta. Peachtree-Pine is in compliance, he noted. Fulton entered into a memorandum of understanding in June with four shelters, including Peachtree-Pine, that outlines tuberculosis testing and control measures. “We have a broader placement strategy that will include expanded housing choices,” he said.Įaves said the county’s interest in re-opening Jefferson Place isn’t connected to Peachtree-Pine. “These steps are part of a broader effort, but none of this will succeed as long as we continue to ignore the elephant in the room, which happens to be Peachtree-Pine,” said Reed, who expressed a desire on Wednesday to work with Beaty on opening a new shelter elsewhere.
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