Leland House displacement

Reported residents back after five months facing severe water damage and lost belongings; questioned city support, evictions at relocation sites, and how $80 million in housing funding is used.

Leland resident described mental and physical toll of displacement and the death of fellow resident Mr. Howard.

Read a statement from tenant Faye Falconer describing loss of belongings, nursing school disruption, and financial hardship after four months of limbo.

Leland resident asked council to move the relocation plan forward regardless of the bankruptcy case.

Leland House tenant described a sudden power outage that forced evacuation and displacement, leaving residents without documents and belongings; asked Council for funding to restore power so residents can retrieve belongings.

Representing DTU, shared a new legal opinion backing a right-to-renew ordinance and urged the council to extend the hotel stay for displaced Leland House residents past the January 7 deadline.