'Houselessness emergency' declaration at the top of the docket at Regina city council
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Whether or not to declare a "houselessness emergency" in Regina is set to be discussed at Wednesday's city council meeting.
Whether or not to declare a "houselessness emergency" in Regina is set to be discussed at Wednesday’s city council meeting.
The motion was submitted by councillors Shanon Zachidniak, Cheryl Stadnichuk, Andrew Stevens and Dan LeBlanc.
In the motion – the councillors ask city administration to create a plan for temporary, barrier free shelter for all Regina residents in need by the end of Q3 of 2023.
Additionally, the group says the city must make long-term commitments to addressing homelessness as part of the 2024 budget process while also collaborating with the provincial and federal governments.
The motion echoes a similar move by Leblanc and Stevens which saw legal action taken after funding to end homelessness was not included in the city’s 2023-2024 budget.
The motion was submitted to be talked about at city council’s meeting on Aug. 16. However, the discussion was delayed.
City manager Niki Anderson was quoted as saying the move would not help solve the problem.
