Single Room Occupancy Housing

Spoke on behalf of the Frederick Housing Solutions Task Force in strong support of the SRO ordinance, emphasizing the critical gap in housing for individuals making under $25,000 a year.

Expressed strong support for the SRO text amendment as a proven tool to help address Frederick's growing housing shortage for essential workers and seniors.

Representing the Coalition for a Healthier Frederick County, spoke in favor of the SRO ordinance because stable housing is a fundamental social determinant of health.

The city's newly hired housing policy advisor expressed support for the SRO ordinance, noting that upcoming housing needs assessment data will underscore the urgency of creative housing solutions.

Praised the council for taking homelessness and housing seriously, and shared personal experiences offering shared housing to individuals with mental health issues.