St. Petersburg Police Chief Anthony Holloway promised to support an expanded and improved program to keep some people accused of lower-level crimes out of jail, during the FAST Nehemiah Action Monday night.
Also at the event, Pinellas County Commissioner Dave Eggers, who currently is chair of the Board of County Commissioners, said he would prioritize funding for housing for the lowest-income families in the area.
But a third issue, easier access to mental health and substance abuse treatment, remains uncertain, according to FAST, or Faith and Action for Strength Together, a grass-roots coalition of more than 40 religious organizations in Pinellas County.
