homelessness

Urged the council to deny water connection extensions to new county data centers and called for an end to homeless camp sweeps.

Raised concerns about poor living conditions in public housing like MacDougal Terrace and suggested setting more ambitious goals to eliminate homelessness entirely.

Raised concerns about unhoused individuals, encampments near Fayetteville Street, and requested housing resources similar to those used at Oakwood Park.

Testified that unhoused individuals displaced from Oakwood Park were placed in hotels only briefly before returning to the streets, and described hostile business reactions during a community cookout.

Expressed deep concern over rising violence and unhoused encampments near schools, urging council to engage directly with community advocates rather than relying solely on consultants.

Shared her personal experience with homelessness and spoke in strong support of the strategic framework's focus on lived experience and rapid rehousing.

Expressed strong support on behalf of Alliance Health, noting that integrating healthcare and housing is vital to solving homelessness.

Spoke as executive director of Families Moving Forward in support of the plan's measurable targets and family-focused solutions.

Expressed executive support from Urban Ministries of Durham, urging continued leadership commitment and resources.

Spoke on behalf of Duke University Health System, emphasizing cross-sector collaboration and the principle that housing is healthcare.

Expressed relief and support as a non-profit housing provider for finally having a clear, actionable roadmap to end homelessness.

Inquired about immigrant legal assistance funding, asked about homeless camp statistics and utilization of the old police headquarters, and requested crime reports.