LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The homelessness crisis in Southern Nevada is under scrutiny as local leaders and advocates gather to discuss the issue at a News 3 town hall.
George Petty, a representative from the non-profit organization “Shine a Light,” shared his journey from living on the streets to reuniting with his family and welcoming a new baby last year.
Petty’s experience underscores the complexity of homelessness in Las Vegas, where nearly 8,000 individuals were counted during the last homelessness census on a January night. The town hall aims to explore the unique challenges faced by the city and potential solutions…