Rep. Edwards’ Public Summit Tackles Homelessness in NC’s District 11
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US Congressman Chuck Edwards is hosting a community summit to discuss the increasing rate of homelessness in North Carolina’s 11th district. The public has been invited to participate in the event, where six community leaders and officials will speak on a panel. The aim of the summit is to facilitate a discussion on the causes of homelessness in the area, and possible actions to address this issue.
N.C. Congressman Chuck Edwards Announces Homelessness Summit
U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards, representing North Carolina’s District 11, is hosting a community summit on homelessness this week. The summit aims to confront the increasing homelessness rate in N.C.’s 11th district with input from six local leaders and officials.
Community Involvement in Addressing Homelessness
On Friday, Jan. 26, from 2-3 p.m., the public is invited to participate in the summit at Ferguson Auditorium on A-B Tech’s campus. During the event, Edwards will lead discussions on the causes of homelessness and potential solutions for Buncombe County and surrounding areas.
Edwards’ Statement on Homelessness
“Homelessness in Western North Carolina requires comprehensive examination to address the root issues. The escalating homelessness issue affects WNC’s residents and businesses, making them feel unsafe. Across the 11th district, constituents are urging leaders to take action and restore our neighborhoods. This summit aims to develop actionable steps to reverse the homelessness crisis by bringing together local leaders and law enforcement,” Edwards stated on Jan. 23.
Local Leaders Discussing Homelessness
The following officials and community members are panelists for the discussion:
- Rev. Scott Rogers, Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry
- Micheal A. Woods, Western Carolina Rescue Ministries
- Mayor Tim Radford of Murphy
- Cpt. Jonathan Brown, Community Engagement Division, Asheville Police Department
- Emily Ball, manager of Asheville Homeless Strategy Division
- Lyndsey Simpson, mayor pro tempore of Hendersonville
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