Stillwater update about emergency an housing project that Washington County. News of a possible route change for the Purple Line BRT & photos from the What’s Up White Bear event.
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This March in Maplewood we could see the two sides in action. There were some impassioned speeches at the Maplewood City Hall, both pro-Purple and anti-Purple. We have been able to bring together a coalition of supporters – the Purple People – allying with small businesses, neighborhood associations, and transit advocates.
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2022 was a year for support and advocacy. The NorthEast Chapter has supported affordable housing in the White Bear & Stillwater areas, worked on the Purple Line Bus Rapid Transit project, and more.
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The St. Paul Chapter worked on issues of rent control and rent protections, with MICAH joining a host of community members and organizations. We continue to support SAFE 2.0. Read all about it and more.
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On Wednesday, December 2, people from all around joined elected officials, city staff, faith leaders, community members and people experiencing homelessness and housing crises for an interactive and informational virtual bus tour to learn firsthand about local homelessness and housing concerns, and explore creative solutions being implemented in Dakota County.
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Washington County is making further steps along the road to permanent emergency housing for single adults. Several months ago, the County Board authorized spending $6 million in American Rescue Plan funds to buy and renovate a building for use as a shelter. “Plan A” is buying a hotel; the County had been using COVID funds to house homeless people in hotels over the last few years.
The process is slow, but moving forward!
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