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Letter: It's ironic when high-paid officials talk about ending homelessness

Affordable housing often comes with bedbugs and cockroaches
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Those mostly on support services and low incomes do find it difficult to find decent accommodations, says letter-writer D. Maisonneuve (Supplied).

Having been subject to Sudbury's high unemployment for too long, I have had the chance to spend time with the less fortunate of the city.

Those mostly on support services and low incomes do find it difficult to find decent accommodations. (Dr. Penny) Sutcliffe's letter to the editor dated Feb. 28, 2017

“We must act now to end homelessness” https://www.sudbury.com/letters-to-the-editor/letter-we-must-act-now-to-end-homelessness-547795, touches on some problems, but she and many other city officials have not taken responsibility for the lack of interest. 

I had a letter to the editor published more than four years ago, a first-hand approach to what I have not only experienced, but been subject to from others' personal shortfalls. 

Fact is, affordable housing also comes with bedbugs, cockroaches, mice, mold, no heat or hot water, the effects of mental health issues (neighbours) and the “stories” heard that are false or misleading. 

Calling anyone for help with these issues is almost a sure bet of eviction and problems with the authorities and/or support service employees. 

Maybe those like Mrs. Sutcliffe and friends should take a more hands-on approach. Maybe even earn their keep. Imagine, a bigger pay cheque than the prime minister of Canada. Go figure. ACT NOW? Right.

D. Maisonneuve
Sudbury