A bill to increase funding for long-term homeless services will be heard in a Senate Committee today!
While this is a non-budget year for the State Legislature, solving the crisis of long-term homelessness for Minnesota's vulnerable adults, youth and children deserves our constant attention. This is a chance to work with our legislators on a solution that invests in people and measurable results.
As you know, the Long-Term Homeless Services Fund (LTHSSF) suffered a loss of $3 million in 2011; $2 million was restored during the last legislative session. This bill, SF1013, could fully restore funding to previous levels and could expand investment to reach counties in the state that currently receive no assistance from the LTHSSF. The chief author of the bill, Senator Jeff Hayden, will be specifying later the amount to be added to the base funding of the LTHSSF.
Please take a moment to talk with your legislators about why supportive services are a priority in reducing long-term homelessness.
Please, do not delay - make a phone call or send a quick email today.
WHO TO CONTACT
Senate Finance Committee - Health and Human Services Division:
- Committee Chair: Senator Tony Lourey
District 11: serving parts of Carlton, Pine, and Kanabec Counties
651-296-0293 email
- Vice Chair: Senator Melisa Franzen
District 49: serving Edina, West Bloomington, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie
(651) 296-6238 email
- Ranking Minority Member: Senator Julie Rosen*
District 23: serving Fairbault, Martin, Blue Earth, Watonwan, Waseca, and Jackson Counties
(651) 296-5713 email
*bill author
- Senator Michelle Benson
District 31: serving Anoka, Isanti, and Sherburne Counties
(651) 296-3219 email
- Senator David Brown
District 15: serving Benton, Kanabec, Morrison, Mille Lacs, Sherburne, and Wright Counties
(651) 296-8075 email
- Senator Jim Carlson
District 51: serving Dakota County
(651) 297-8073 email
- Senator Greg Clausen
District 57: serving Apple Valley and Rosemount
(651) 296-4120 email
- Senator Kent Eken
District 4: serving Norman and Clay Counties
(651) 296-3205 email
- Senator Jeff Hayden*
District 62: serving Minneapolis
*bill author
District 30: serving Hennepin, Sherburne, Wright Counties
- Senator Kathy Sheran
District 19: serving Nicollet and Blue Earth Counties
(651) 296-6153 email
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Hearing from constituents is incredibly impactful for lawmakers facing intense budget or policy decisions. Your action through phone calls, emails, and attendance at Days on the Hill demonstrate that supporting vulnerable households is a true priority in our communities. Thank you for your hard work and advocacy!
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