Sandra Hanmer
City/Township Council · Waterloo Ward 1
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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
- Increase funding for deeply affordable and supportive housing
B. Interim management of encampments
- Establish and maintain clear minimum standards (sanitation, safety, outreach)
- Expand the hours and capacity of extreme-weather shelter protections beyond current levels
- Allow temporary encampments to persist while permanent housing options are actively being developed
C. Accountability and collaboration between levels of government
- 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
I would support creating and implementing a housing -first strategy that includes outreach and addiction supports as needed, requires quality standards for affordable housing and provides education to both tenants and landlords that enables successful tenancy.