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Woonsocket council meets state delegation on housing, homelessness and education funding
Summary
The Woonsocket City Council met with members of the local state delegation on Jan. 27 to press for action on affordable housing, homelessness and education funding, and to discuss legislative options and state assistance.
The Woonsocket City Council and the city administration met with members of the Woonsocket state delegation on Jan. 27 to discuss housing shortages, homelessness, the state funding formula for public schools, and other state‑level supports.
Council Vice President Sierra opened by emphasizing the link between affordable housing and homelessness and cited a HousingWorks 2024 fact book finding that 35 Rhode Island communities are below the state target. "We all recognize the housing crisis and the need for more affordable housing," Sierra said.
Council members urged the delegation to pursue legislation that would direct resources or incentives toward underperforming communities. The council discussed several possible approaches…
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