One state Legislator who represents part of Phoenix has taken issue with the city of Scottsdale’s acceptance of a $940,000 grant to provide emergency housing to the homeless.
Rep. Matt Gress, R-Dist. 4, sent a letter dated July 6 to Mayor David Ortega raising concerns over the move to accept the grant from the Arizona Department of Housing.
“The City of Scottsdale’s plan raises as many questions as it does concerns,” Gress said in a written comment. “While we can agree on the importance of addressing homelessness, doing so requires a transparent and well-communicated plan, and this fails on both counts. Scottsdale residents and business owners should be provided clear and complete details relating to the arrangement approved by city leaders and the long-term intent of their plan. I’ve reached out to Mayor Ortega for answers to many of the questions our shared constituents have regarding the city’s community outreach on this matter, how the program will be implemented, and issues relating to potential impacts. The city is seeking to move forward quickly so I look forward to a timely response.”
