According to officials, Pottstown has one of the highest percentages of homelessness in the county. The shelter could reduce homelessness in the area by up to 75%.
The new settlement deal could net Pennsylvania and Delaware as much as $212 million and $27 million, respectively, in payouts.
Councilmember Jim Harrity says residents leave town to shop to avoid the tax, and claims that costs the city lots of revenue.