Why homelessness is rising in Clark County and what leaders say comes next

About this episode

Local leaders discuss the rise in homelessness in Clark County and the solutions being proposed.

Clark County homelessness rose 12% in 2025. Local leaders break down who's affected and what solutions are in the works.

People in this episode

Host: Stephanie Domurat

Topics covered

• homelessness
• Clark County
• local leadership
• social issues
• community solutions

Keywords

• homelessness
• Clark County
• local leaders
• solutions
• 2025

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Clark County

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