Summary
Legislators and DSS dug into why it's so hard to house single adults — no Section 8 vouchers, few private landlords, rent over $1,000 against limited DSS benefits. Brooks floated an ADU-building fund idea to create dedicated units.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
No fiscal action taken; possible future county funding for ADU construction was floated.
Single adults coming out of shelter who need affordable housing.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Health and Human Services Committee - Regular Meeting — September 16, 2026
Legislators and DSS dug into why it's so hard to house single adults — no Section 8 vouchers, few private landlords, rent over $1,000 against limited DSS benefits. Brooks floated an ADU-building fund idea to create dedicated units.
Health and Human Services Committee - Regular Meeting — March 12, 2026
Committee members dug into why people stay in shelter so long — an average of 80 days for adults — pointing to a shortage of SRO and affordable units to move people into. Chair Brooks pushed for creative alternatives to building 'the biggest shelter in upstate New York.'
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