Greater Sudbury city council will be holding two special meetings next week to discuss issues around homelessness in the city.
Residents are being asked to share their feedback about homelessness in the community, including personal stories, potential improvements in services, concerns and local needs.
A special virtual city council meeting will take place Jan. 27, at 6 p.m. for community members, businesses, agencies and grassroots organizations.
A second special virtual city council meeting will be held Jan. 28, at 4 p.m. for those with lived experience of homelessness.
People wanting to make a presentation or speak at the meetings will need to register in advance by emailing [email protected] or calling 705-674-4455, ext. 4209.
You must provide your name and email address, and indicate who you represent (i.e. community member, business, agency, grassroots organization or person with lived experience). Presentations must not be longer than five minutes. The deadline to register is noon on Jan. 27.
City of Greater Sudbury council and committee meetings are accessible and broadcast publically online and on television in real time and saved for public viewing on the city’s website.
These public input meetings are the next step in the City of Greater Sudbury’s homelessness consultation process.
A survey is also available online at https://overtoyou.greatersudbury.ca/. Paper copies are available at local shelters and warming stations, or you can call 311 to relay your comments.
The deadline to submit feedback is Jan. 30.
For more information on homelessness programs and services offered by the City of Greater Sudbury, visit https://www.greatersudbury.ca/live/housing-landing-page/housing-services/homelessness-initiatives/.
