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$100 million to be spent on housing for homeless - What's Your Point?

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Published  January 30, 2022 3:02pm CST
What's Your Point?
FOX 26 Houston

Homeless housing initiative

The WYP panel talks about Mayor Turner's announcement of a $100 million housing initiative to reduce homelessness in Houston.

HOUSTON - $100 million dollars.
It’s a very big number.....and it happens to be the amount of public funds Mayor Sylvester Turner and County Judge Lina Hidalgo say they've committed to reducing homelessness.

A centerpiece of the plan is the conversion of a city-owned building into a transitional shelter to get folks off the street - and eventually into permanent housing.

Mayor Turner announces $100 million initiative to end homelessness

That project has drawn some protest from some in the 5th ward who say the so-called "navigation center" will cause problems in a community already facing too many challenges.