Proposed shift of homelessness programs to Health and Human Services Committee
Tompkins County
Summary
Legislature leadership is considering moving Continuum of Care and low-income housing work from this committee to Health and Human Services. Several members pushed back on splitting housing by income level, arguing permanent housing should stay together and only shelter services should move.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jan 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could even out committee workloads and connect housing-with-services issues to the right service agencies.
Critics worry splitting housing by income level could marginalize low-income housing advocacy.
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