Officials have announced the new leader of the L.A. county's first-ever department on homelessness.

The Board of Supervisors has named Sarah Mahin, head of the county’s existing Housing for Health program, as inaugural director of the Department of Homeless Services and Housing.

The board voted unanimously Tuesday to select Mahin as the top candidate for the job. Board members are expected to vote to officially appoint her next week.

Officials have announced the new leader of the L.A. county's first-ever department on homelessness.
The Board of Supervisors has named Sarah Mahin, head of the county&rsquo;s existing Housing for Health program, as inaugural director of the Department of Homeless Services and Housing.
The board voted unanimously Tuesday to select Mahin as the top candidate for the job. Board members are expected to vote to officially appoint her next week.