County Executive Jen Metzger Lauds Legislature's Approval of Expanded Eviction Prevention Program
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger issued a statement today applauding the Legislature's passage this week of a resolution enabling the County to expand its Eviction Prevention Program and offer additional supports to rent-burdened County residents.
The Ulster County Legislature unanimously passed a series of resolutions in July and August that significantly expands the County’s eviction prevention program. The bipartisan initiative extends and expands a contract with Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV), enabling LSHV to double its efforts in assisting residents facing eviction, including providing additional legal representation and housing counseling and in some cases, funding to assist with arrears.
The urgency of this expansion is underscored by the Ulster County Planning Department's newly-released 2023 Rental Housing Survey Report, which shows that 46% of the County’s residents are rent-burdened and 26% are severely rent-burdened.
The resolution for the expanded program was co-sponsored by Majority Leader Abe Uchitelle and Minority Leader Kevin Roberts.
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