Moncton councillors will decide Monday whether to financially back an affordable housing plan and delve into the city's proposed 2021 budget. The pitch was developed as part of the city's affordable housing strategy, which calls for creation of a housing entity. Charles Leger, shown at a 2019 city council meeting, says council will have to decide where it stands on homelessness and affordable housing. "But something must be done, and soon, to mitigate the reality of homelessness in Moncton, its fallout, and the extreme lack of affordable housing," Lawrence said in an email. Shawn Crossman says he wants to try to keep the city's tax rate steady will also avoiding cuts to services.

Source: CBC News November 02, 2020 12:00 UTC