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Public commenter urges Camden County to act on fair, accessible housing and calls out algorithmic rent setting
Summary
Dr. Sarah Jocelyn urged the board to prioritize fair and accessible housing as a social determinant of health, expressed concerns about algorithm‑based rent‑setting by large corporations, and asked county planning and resource offices to advance supportive housing for low‑income residents.
Dr. Sarah Jocelyn addressed the Camden County Board during the public comment period to urge action on fair and accessible housing. She described housing as a social determinant of health and said the county is short the number of units needed for low‑income residents. “I’m speaking today on the issue of fair and accessible housing,” Jocelyn said, noting heat‑wave and winter weather risks that make housing availability urgent.
Jocelyn also raised concern about corporate practices: she referenced ongoing investigations into large corporations that set rents based on algorithms and asked county planning and resource staff to prepare for supportive housing needs for low‑income residents.
Board members responded by noting county and municipal fair share housing plans and county resources dedicated to low‑income housing through the Camden County Improvement Authority and county offices. Director said the county has offices working to develop new affordable housing and to renovate units in need of repair and that officials are actively partnering with municipalities.
Jocelyn provided a recorded address (1234 Forge Road, Cherry Hill) for the meeting record. The board took no formal vote on housing during this meeting and directed no immediate action beyond the public comment response on the record.
