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In addition to the clear fiscal policy case for supportive housing, Cuomo's strong record of working for the right to housing for all citizens would seem to put him on the side of those wanting to build a lot of it.
Christian Nicolas Desrosiers is a writer and entrepreneur working at the intersection of markets and human rights. He co-founded Qorax Energy, a pioneer cleantech firm that builds resilient renewable energy infrastructure in post-conflict areas. He tweets at @cndesrosiers.
“In a political climate that is unfriendly toward financing for social services, supportive housing stands out as a shining example of public policy success.”
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