In response to the letter from eight New Hampshire mayors appealing to Gov. Chris Sununu for more help in addressing the homeless crisis, the governor's office released the following statement:
The tone and misleading content contained in the Mayors’ letter is disappointing considering the team approach that is so important on an issue as critical as this. The state has made unprecedented investments to address this issue and continues to identify additional pathways working through the Continuum of Care model.
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