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Committee debates 'homeward bound' reunification proposal; motion withdrawn for further review
Summary
Legislators discussed a proposed Homeward Bound reunification resolution (doc ID 13472) that would fund voluntary travel to reconnect unhoused people with family or support networks. The motion to place the resolution on the committee floor was moved and seconded but later withdrawn to allow staff follow-up and more discussion.
A resolution submitted by a legislator proposing a Homeward Bound reunification program (doc ID 13472) was introduced for discussion at the Aug. 6 meeting of the Tompkins County Legislature’s Housing & Economic Development Committee. The resolution was moved by a committee member and seconded, but the mover later withdrew the motion after committee debate and at the chair’s suggestion so staff could report back to the committee.
Proponents described the idea as offering a voluntary option to people experiencing homelessness who have ties elsewhere: the sponsoring legislator said the program "is just an option ... we're saying, you know, would you like to reunite with your circle of people?"…
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