Facing a $303 million deficit next fiscal year, L.A. County officials propose cutting roughly a third of homelessness programs and services.

The plan, which is not yet finalized, would gut prevention, outreach and supportive services to maintain temporary shelter beds and absorb rate increases previously covered by other funding sources.

The new county Department of Homeless Services and Housing is asking for feedback from the public on the plan through the first week of December.

Proposed cuts

The draft spending plan , presented during a virtual town hall on Thursday, proposes eliminating or significantly reducing funding across multiple areas next budget year, beginning in July.

" This is to prioritize funding beds and housing,” said Sarah Mahin, the new department’s dir

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