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Mindy Woods, an Edmonds advocate for the homeless, has been hired at Edmonds' first Human Services program manager.

This new half-time position was the result of a proposal by City Councilmembers last year which led to its inclusion in the 2020 budget to support Edmonds residents in need and get them connected to public and private services.

Woods is no stranger to Edmonds. A local resident, she currently serves on the City's Diversity Commission and, in some ways, has functioned as a volunteer, go-to connector for many groups and organizations.

In addition, Woods serves on numerous human...