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Local entrepreneur urges county action on housing, homelessness and cybersecurity
Summary
Cynitra Stewart, founder of Cynitra Information Systems LLC, urged commissioners to pursue affordable housing, tiny-home communities, anti-litter efforts, and cybersecurity education for vulnerable residents and small businesses, and offered to collaborate with local stakeholders and nonprofits.
At the May 5 meeting, Cynitra Stewart (founder, Cynitra Information Systems LLC) spoke during the public-comment period about intersecting community needs, urging action on homelessness and affordable housing and suggesting exploration of tiny-home communities and other affordable housing models for working families, seniors, veterans and vulnerable residents.
Stewart also raised concerns about environmental neglect, littering and community beautification and highlighted a growing digital divide that leaves seniors, veterans, small business owners and low-income residents vulnerable to cybercrime. She encouraged county leaders to pursue workforce-development initiatives and Community Development Block Grant opportunities and offered to collaborate with local leaders, nonprofits and community stakeholders on sustainable funding solutions.
