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Volunteer warns commissioners federal cuts and tight rental market are increasing homelessness
Summary
During a July 14 public hearing on the Human Services Block Grant, volunteer and retired psychologist Perry Hazeltine told Lancaster County commissioners that federal funding cuts, high rents and low vacancy rates are driving increased homelessness and urged further action.
Perry Hazeltine, a volunteer and retired psychologist with Lancaster Stands Up, told the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners during public comment on July 14 that he has observed an uptick in homelessness tied to funding and housing-market pressures. Hazeltine said anticipated federal funding cuts, combined with high median rents and a very low vacancy rate, are contributing to the increase.
Addressing the Board he urged continued action and financial support for housing solutions. Hazeltine told commissioners, "solutions are available to address the housing issue; however, funding is insufficient." The comment came during a public hearing on the county's Human Services Block Grant plan; the hearing opened at 10:13 a.m. and closed at 10:19 a.m.
