Homelessness Task Force

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The Homelessness Task Force was established on June 2, 2026 by County Resolution to evaluate strategies and partnerships that address homelessness-related concerns impacting Gwinnett County’s commercial corridors, businesses, public spaces, residents, and individuals experiencing homelessness, while identifying balanced and compassionate approaches to intervention, outreach, and service coordination.This task force serves as an advisory body only and will prepare recommendations to be reported to the Board of Commissioners.

The Task Force will be representative of the County’s diverse and vibrantly connected community, and members of the Task Force should represent a variety of viewpoints, interests, and community segments so that the Task Force may collectively represent the interests of Gwinnett County. The Task Force shall be composed of ten (10) members:

    • One member appointed by the Commission Chairwoman
    • One member appointed by District 1 Commissioner
    • One member appointed by District 2 Commissioner
    • One member appointed by District 3 Commissioner
    • One member appointed by District 4 Commissioner
    • One member recommended by Superintendent of Gwinnett County Public Schools
    • One member recommended by Gwinnett County CID’s
    • Gwinnett County Chief of Police, or designee
    • One member representing a local non-profit homelessness service provider
    • One member representing a local healthcare/behavioral health provider

Task Force members that are recommended or representative shall be confirmed by staff from the Department of Planning and Development and the Department of Community Services for eligibility and coordination purposes.

Term
Members serve at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners. The Task Force will be dissolved no later than 270 days after holding its first meeting. Representative members may be removed and replaced by the applicable department(s) as needed.
Meetings

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Meetings to be determined. Task Force meetings will occur monthly and will be open to the public. A quorum of the members shall be present in order for the Task Force to conduct business. Five members shall constitute a quorum. The Task Force shall follow the Georgia Open Meetings Act and Robert’s Rules of Order in the conduct of meetings.

Qualifications

Members shall be residents of Gwinnett County. Task Force members that are recommended or representative shall be confirmed by staff from the Department of Planning and Development and the Department of Community Services for eligibility and coordination purposes.




Responsibilities / Powers

The Task Force shall:

    • Serve as community representatives and provide feedback to the County on the impacts of homelessness and housing instability on residents, businesses, public spaces, and individuals experiencing homelessness, while helping identify coordinated and compassionate response strategies
    • Review data related to homelessness, housing, and other related measures
    • Assess models and best practices to address gaps in service coordination
    • Focus efforts on addressing impacts in commercial corridors and public spaces through collaborative partnership and outreach strategy
    • Identify existing and new public and private assets and resources
    • Evaluate estimated cost and resource needs for identified alternative approaches
    • Adopt a practical recommendations report that provides prioritized short-term and long term recommendations
Contact Information
For more information contact GCHTF@gwinnettcounty.com or 678.518.6008.
Active Members
Appointed By Position Name Representing Term Expires
Chairwoman's Appointment Vacant Position At the Pleasure of the Board
District 1 Appointment Vacant Position At the Pleasure of the Board
District 2 Appointment Vacant Position At the Pleasure of the Board
District 3 Appointment Vacant Position At the Pleasure of the Board
District 4 Appointment Vacant Position At the Pleasure of the Board
BoC Appointment Vacant Position Superintendent of Gwinnett County Public Schools Representative At the Pleasure of the Board
BoC Appointment Vacant Position Gwinnett County Community Improvement District Representative At the Pleasure of the Board
BoC Appointment Vacant Position Gwinnett County Chief of Police or Designee At the Pleasure of the Board
BoC Appointment Vacant Position Local Non-profit Homelessness Service Provider Representative At the Pleasure of the Board
BoC Appointment Vacant Position Local Healthcare/Behavioral Health Provider Representative At the Pleasure of the Board