The AMS launched its housing service last September to help students find off-campus housing following a survey which found it was a key area where students needed support.
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VP finance candidates Abhi Mishra and Linda Zheng generally agreed on issues facing the AMS, but had slightly different plans to deal with the issues at the first candidate debate on Thursday.
In the second VP finance debate, candidate Abhi Mishra discussed his plans to increase efficiency and transparency, provide off-campus housing support and secure long-term funding for the AMS Food Bank.
Abhi Mishra, a fourth-year commerce student, is running to be the next VP finance on a platform of long-term funding for the AMS food bank, improving communication and accountability and supporting students with off-campus housing.
Linda Zheng, a fourth-year arts student, is running to be the next VP finance on a platform focused on greater financial sustainability, increased transparency and improved communication with treasurers.
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Last night, AMS councillors met to create a new executive oversight committee and discussed food security services on campus.
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