Clark County says Sheltered Inc. litigation in discovery; commissioners cite lack of qualified providers for homelessness services

Clark County Chief Legal Counsel Beau Thompson told the Board of Clark County Commissioners on Jan. 2, 2026, that the countys lawsuit against Sheltered Inc., filed as case 24CV0621 in Clark County court, is in the discovery phase. Thompson said the county has produced more than 10,000 documents, Sheltered Inc. obtained a protection order for some materials, remaining documents are expected to be turned over soon, depositions and discovery are scheduled to conclude in spring, and a trial is expected in summer.

Thompson declined to discuss settlement negotiations, saying such discussions are privileged. He directed interested parties to the Clerk of Courts website for case materials, identifying the matter as Board of Clark County Commissioners v. Sheltered Inc., case 24CV0621.

During public comment, resident Ken Seelig asked what the county is doing to alleviate the burden of the homeless population. Commissioner Sasha L. Rittenhouse said homelessness response is not a direct function of the county commissioners; she said state funds administered through Job and Family Services (including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, TANF) fund some services and the county lacks a current contracted provider in the community able to meet state qualification standards. Commissioner Charles A. Patterson said the county will reissue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) seeking qualified providers and emphasized that there is no freeze on TANF funds; the limitation, he said, is the absence of providers who meet state requirements.

After practicing attorney and legal staff closed public remarks, the board voted to enter executive session to discuss imminent litigation; those present for the executive session included Commissioners Rittenhouse, Patterson and Lohnes and county staff Jennifer Hutchinson, Michelle Noble and Beau Thompson. The board returned to public session and adjourned.

The meeting record does not specify contract terms, dollar amounts for homelessness programs, or a timeline for when a provider contract might be awarded; the county said the RFP process will be used to seek qualified providers under state standards.