Morro Bay signs on to SLO County homelessness initiative
New Times SLO (Atascadero)
May 28, 2026
You know how it feels when a neighbor steps up to help with a community project? That’s exactly what happened when Morro Bay officially signed on to the countywide homelessness compact last week. According to *New Times SLO (Atascadero)*, the Morro Bay City Council voted on May 26 to join the San Luis Obispo County Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact. While this might sound like city hall paperwork, it’s actually a big deal for all of us here in the 805—because when one town commits to working together, it strengthens the whole region’s ability to find real solutions.
Here in Atascadero, we know that homelessness and housing affordability don’t stop at city limits. Whether you’re grabbing coffee on El Camino Real or heading down to the coast, these challenges touch every corner of SLO County. Morro Bay’s decision means more coordinated efforts between local governments, which could lead to better resource-sharing and smarter strategies that ultimately benefit our own community too. It’s a reminder that we’re all in this together—from the North County to the shore.
This summary was written by AI based on the original article from New Times SLO (Atascadero).
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