The short-term solutions are easily attainable. This crisis gives us an opportunity to assess WHA's long-term performance. The goal of WHA should be to help people become self-sufficient. Instead, many residents have been there for decades. Our communities are stronger and safer when populated by families that own their homes.
Home ownership gives people a stake in the community and the chance to build equity and savings.
Paul Bartkowski is member at large on Wilmington City Council.