Berry Vrbanovic
City/Township Council · Kitchener
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Housing & Homelessness
How should municipalities and the Region balance providing permanent housing with the management of encampments in public spaces?select up to 3 per part
A. Pathways to permanent housing
- Prioritize rapid acquisition or conversion of existing buildings
- Partner with non-profit and supportive housing providers
- Use publicly owned land for permanent or interim housing
B. Interim management of encampments
- Expand the hours and capacity of extreme-weather shelter protections beyond current levels
- Prioritize clearing encampments to maintain public access to shared spaces
- Prioritize rapid acquisition and construction of projects
C. Accountability and collaboration between levels of government
- Assign clear municipal responsibility for public-space management
- Actively advocate to the province for defined funding triggers and program supports
- Publish ongoing performance metrics (e.g. housing placements, shelter bed access)
Please describe one concrete policy, program, or decision you would support to address both encampments and permanent housing.candidate's own words
Reallocating funding between shelters, outreach and permanent housing. Better outcomes for our most vulnerable residents is contingent on funding, prioritizing outreach and addiction supports; as well as acquiring lands if required, and funding a deeply affordable project.
Would you like to provide any additional context for your views on housing?candidate's own words
Leadership and Support for Kitchener Housing for All strategy