The City of Lloydminster is establishing a group aimed at addressing housing needs and supporting people experiencing housing instability.
The city has established the Housing Work Group, a collaborative initiative with prominent social services figures in the community.
Key members include Becky Schille, Stephanie Miller, Kagan Kneen, Tyler Lorenz, Sandra Brown, Angela Rooks-Trotzuk, Lori Neufeld and Marilynne.
In 2022, Lloydminster conducted a Social Needs Assessment which engaged more than 2,000 residents and holding over 200 conversations with stakeholders.
The assessment identified seven key community priorities.
- Access to Health and Social Services
- Income Inequity
- Transportation
- Housing and homelessness
- Safety and Security
- Mental Health
- Access to recreation
The group is comprised of nine experts and advocates in Lloydminster. Their inaugural meeting was held on July 23.
Following the first meeting in July, according to a City of Lloydminster press release, there were five primary goals identified to guide its efforts.
- Host a housing symposium in Lloydminster to foster dialogue.
- Explore cooperative housing models to improve affordability and accessibility.
- Provide fact-based research and up-to-date information to support decision-making.
- Develop and advocate for policies that meaningfully impact housing challenges.
- Collaborate with the City of Lloydminster to secure financial support and advance future development initiatives.
The Housing Working Group, comprised of nine experts and advocates from the housing and support services sector, held its inaugural meeting on July 23, 2024, at the Lloydminster Operations Centre. The committee has identified five primary goals to guide its efforts in addressing housing challenges within the community.
While the City of Lloydminster provides administrative support, including recording minutes and hosting meetings, all decisions are made by the committee members.
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