Q&A
Discussion on supporting legislation for veterans' housing priority
0:32:25
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Council Member Holden and Commissioner Hendon discuss potential legislation to give veterans priority in housing. While the Commissioner cannot explicitly endorse the legislation, he expresses support for its intent.
- Holden asks if the Commissioner would support legislation giving veterans priority in housing
- Commissioner Hendon states that they support the intent of such legislation
- The discussion highlights the careful balance between supporting veterans and adhering to administrative protocols
Robert Holden
0:32:25
I just want to, again, question some some of the, by the way, commissioner, resolution let me go back to your comments on, some of the testimony you mentioned.
0:32:45
I'm sorry.
0:32:50
You see, on the supporting of the bills, giving giving veterans a priority in housing, that would be a bill.
0:32:58
That would be legislation.
0:33:00
I I I would think you would support that in in theory, at least.
James Hendon
0:33:05
I think for us, it's I
Robert Holden
0:33:06
know you can't maybe you can't say yes, yes or no.
0:33:09
But you could say I I I support the intent.
0:33:12
Right?
James Hendon
0:33:13
We, we can say that.
0:33:14
We we support the intent.
Robert Holden
0:33:15
We Right.
James Hendon
0:33:15
We're right with you as far as what the intent is of it, mister chair.
Robert Holden
0:33:18
That's what the administration tells us, by the way, all the time.
0:33:21
We support the intent.
0:33:22
However and then there's a however.
0:33:24
But at least, though, if we we're on the same team.
0:33:27
We we wanna do the most for our veterans.
0:33:29
And, on and we know about the the food vending and all the problems that That's been a we have to solve that issue with the veteran, food vendors.
0:33:39
But
