Community Leaders Urge Swift Decision on Housing for Stabilization Efforts

Concerns over timely decisions regarding a new residence for community members took center stage at the Sullivan County Human Resources Committee meeting on August 14. A passionate plea from a community member highlighted fears that delays could jeopardize state funding essential for the project.

The speaker emphasized the urgency, stating, “I’m worried that we’re going to miss our opportunity to do this,” and warned that inaction could lead to lost funding and further challenges for the community. The call to action was clear: the committee must decide on a location for the residence to help stabilize individuals and facilitate their transition into employment and housing.

In addition to this pressing issue, the committee also addressed a resolution to restructure positions within the Sullivan County District Attorney's Office. The resolution, which involved abolishing one crime victims services advocate position and creating a new crime victim specialist coordinator role, was unanimously approved.

As the meeting concluded, the urgency of the community residence project remained a focal point, with hopes that swift action would follow to secure necessary funding and support for those in need.