Texas is a socialist state

[THE_DEVIL]

First Houston and now...

Cottages For Homeless People In Dallas Will Save Taxpayers About $1.3 Million
Dallas seems to have taken a cue from its neighbors in Houston on how to effectively tackle, and put an end to, chronic homelessness.

Starting November, 50 chronically homeless individuals in Dallas will each move into their own cottages in a complex that comes with green recreational space, solar energy and rainwater collection, among other green features, according to the Corporation for Supportive Housing. Residents will also have access to skills training and mental and physical health services, the Dallas Morning News reported.

In addition to giving homeless people a fresh start, the program will also save taxpayers a significant amount of funds.

A homeless person who cycles through the prison system and emergency health services typically costs the county about $40,000 a year, Keith Ackerman, executive director of Cottages at Hickory Crossing, told HuffPost. This innovative housing program will bring those costs down to less than $13,000.

That means about $1.3 million in total savings for taxpayers.

While locals will likely feel elated, the drastic figures aren’t anything new.

 

[Hoosierhawkeye]

Well done

 

[ottumwan in tx]

guaranteed those people will not stay in those cottages, the homeless here in Austin don't want a roof over their heads, they choose to be out on the streets

 

[naturalmwa]

I could use a winter cottage for say the month of January. Where do I sign up?

 

[TexMichFan]

First Houston and now...

Cottages For Homeless People In Dallas Will Save Taxpayers About $1.3 Million
Dallas seems to have taken a cue from its neighbors in Houston on how to effectively tackle, and put an end to, chronic homelessness.

Starting November, 50 chronically homeless individuals in Dallas will each move into their own cottages in a complex that comes with green recreational space, solar energy and rainwater collection, among other green features, according to the Corporation for Supportive Housing. Residents will also have access to skills training and mental and physical health services, the Dallas Morning News reported.

In addition to giving homeless people a fresh start, the program will also save taxpayers a significant amount of funds.

A homeless person who cycles through the prison system and emergency health services typically costs the county about $40,000 a year, Keith Ackerman, executive director of Cottages at Hickory Crossing, told HuffPost. This innovative housing program will bring those costs down to less than $13,000.

That means about $1.3 million in total savings for taxpayers.

While locals will likely feel elated, the drastic figures aren’t anything new.

While I applaud the effort I will await the actual results and not get too excited about the projected one.

The country has demolished a lot of public housing that was going to cure a lot of ills.

I don't understand the socialist state theme - it is not socialism to help people who need it.

 

[DanL53]

Honestly this is what I was trying to get at with a post a week or so ago. A minimum standard of life that is at least equal to the life afforded to criminals. Food, healthcare, and a roof over their head.

And I suspect it will not be a "lure" to retire. With the training available it might be the answer to putting people back into real jobs. This could be a life saving idea! I applaud Houston and Dallas, and I'll be eager to read about how it turns out.

 

[DanL53]

While I applaud the effort I will await the actual results and not get too excited about the projected one.

The country has demolished a lot of public housing that was going to cure a lot of ills.

I don't understand the socialist state theme - it is not socialism to help people who need it.

Agreed. It will be in how this is run.

 

[THE_DEVIL]

While I applaud the effort I will await the actual results and not get too excited about the projected one.


I don't understand the socialist state theme - it is not socialism to help people who need it.

You are not familiar with the current republican party, HROT republicans and FOX News. Spending government money on those less fortunate is socialism as you are taking tax payer money and redistributing it to others.

 

[TexMichFan]

You are not familiar with the current republican party, HROT republicans and FOX News. Spending government money on those less fortunate is socialism as you are taking tax payer money and redistributing it to others.

Even if that was correct there are plenty of people that are conservatives and some even in the Republican party that have no issue with a safety net.

 

[ParkerHawk]

You are not familiar with the current republican party, HROT republicans and FOX News. Spending government money on those less fortunate is socialism as you are taking tax payer money and redistributing it to others.

Do they really think life on welfare is that glamorous? Would they really rather spend 3x as much keeping someone in prison out of spite? Do they really think there are a bunch of unfilled $10 an hour jobs out there? Could someone please help me with their logic?

 

[*33*]

Honestly this is what I was trying to get at with a post a week or so ago. A minimum standard of life that is at least equal to the life afforded to criminals. Food, healthcare, and a roof over their head.

Agreed.

I do find it pretty misleading that the article states it will save taxpayers 1.3 mil a year. More like it will save taxpayers 1.3 mil a year minus upkeep on the grounds and initial startup costs. More than likely it will be 15-30 years before any cost savings would take effect.

After these types of programs have been in practice for a couple of years we will have good data on the actual cost savings/expenditures of these programs. Hopefully the data will show savings and or close to a break even point that all cities will start something similiar