Rock County Board OKs funds for homeless veterans housing

JANESVILLE — The Rock County Board has approved allocating $300,000 in prior year sales tax to help fund an affordable housing project for homeless veterans and community space in Edgerton.

The decision followed a month-long delay in the vote and the initial denial of payment on a Housing and Urban Development grant Edgerton Community Outreach was expecting for the project at 210 W. Fulton St...

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Leo’s notes: Rock County’s decision to allocate $300,000 toward housing for homeless veterans in Edgerton is both a corrective step and a statement of values. While the funding gap stemmed from bureaucratic missteps, the board’s action ensures the project can move forward, addressing a critical need for stable housing and services. In a tight housing market, this kind of local accountability and investment underscores how communities can turn setbacks into meaningful progress for their most vulnerable residents.

Ken Notes: While we need to provide entry level workforce housing for everyone, veterans offer a smaller market to test ideas and programs.