Unsheltered Utahns lobby lawmakers for bills on homelessness, housing
"We need it and we need it yesterday," Heinig said, pressing a legislator for funding for sanctioned camping.
The Nomad Alliance has been bringing unsheltered people right into"the People's House," so lawmakers can hear firsthand the stories of those on the streets, why they won't stay in shelters and what can be done to solve a number of problems that impact them directly. One of their big priorities is funding for sanctioned campsites.
Rep. Steve Eliason, R-Sandy, will be running a bill on homeless services. He was happy to see"the Nomads," as they call themselves, up here.Rep. Eliason said his pending bill will try to offer options and support services. "We’re trying to find incentives to bring more private dollar investments, tax credits, incentivize the building of housing and programs to help people would otherwise be homeless because of addiction, mental health issues to get the services they need to stay in their home," he told FOX 13 News on Friday.
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