Chico leaders explain state of emergency impacts

On top of the aid, the city wants to hire what they call a "Homeless Solutions Coordinator".

City of chico is working with butte county leaders to help the homeless during the local state of emergency.

City manager mark orme tells action news now - the county has at least 400- thousand dollars to put toward the problem of the unsheltered -- but he doesn't know yet how much the city will get.

The city wants to hire what they call a "homeless solutions coordinator" to work with the county on a game plan.

Mayor ann schwabb says the order should also give renters some relief.

"they will not have to pay their rent immediately if they're not being able to work because of covid 19 or care for someone who is sick or is sick themselves.

Orme adds the city is making sure essential services are still up and running during the pandemic.

That includes firefighters, police and sewer services.# we're