Alan MacRae

The proposed residency requirement creates unnecessary and harmful barriers for individuals who may already be in crisis. People often turn to local welfare programs when they have no other options, such as when fleeing domestic violence, experiencing housing insecurity, or facing sudden financial hardships. A 90-day residency requirement would delay access to critical resources, forcing individuals and families to endure prolonged periods of instability and suffering. This policy would disproportionately affect the most vulnerable members of our society, including those experiencing housing insecurity (i.e., elderly, living on a fixed income, living with a disability, etc.), survivors of abuse, and those displaced by house fires or other emergencies. Furthermore, it could undermine public health and safety by increasing the number of people unable to access basic needs like shelter, food, and medical care. I work as a volunteer with this "class" of people. They suffer enough as it is as they struggle to live, make ends meet and change their lives. I've seen first hand the amazing changes they are able to make in their lives, We are all God's children. We aren't "people like you", "people like me" or "people like them". We are all the same and we have a fundamental, human obligation to help each other. This bill does exactly the opposite.