Former mayor Laura Miller pitches 'Ladder Project' faith‑based model to house people quickly

Feb 10, 2026

Former Dallas mayor Laura Miller told the committee that her Ladder Project has rehoused 50 people since 2018 at an average cost of about $3,900 per person, and urged a city‑led convening to train congregations and private groups to replicate the model.

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Laura Miller, introduced by the chair as "the honorable Laura Miller, former council member and mayor," described the Ladder Project and asked the committee to help the city spread a model that, she said, can move people from shelters into housing quickly.

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