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From: Vince Illuzzi
Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2024 3:07 PM
To: Vince Illuzzi
Subject: NOTICE OF PRESS EVENT, MONDAY, DEC. 23, 10:30 A. M.; DELTA HOTEL, WILLISTON ROAD: RE: HOMELESS CRISIS
A group of current and former legislators who have worked on housing issues (former Sens. Illuzzi, Will Hunter, Jim Leddy, current Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky and Rep. Kate Logan) will hold a press event MONDAY at 10:30 at Delta Hotel, 1117 Williston Road, South Burlington to request Gov. Scott declare a state of emergency regarding the homelessness crisis and they will suggest some short-term solutions that should be promptly considered and enacted.
Attached is an introductory document to provide the theme and basis for the request for an emergency declaration, which has been done by one state and several communities across America.
The group will also ask the 2025 General Assembly to address the homelessness crisis on the same level as it is expected to do regarding property tax relief and growing the economy — because you can’t have the first two without the third.
The crisis is having a negative impact on the health and welfare of the homeless, up to and including death, and diverting more and more state and local tax dollars to support spending with no long-term solutions in site.
The homelessness crisis is having a negative impact on state and regional spending, overall economic health, the state’s criminal and restorative justice system, schools, and mental health providers, among others.
See attached. Call with any questions: 802-673-9030.
