By John T. Martin, Evansville Courier & Press
EVANSVILLE, Ind. —The Evansville City Council sparred Monday over how to best meet public safety and affordable housing needs for 2021, at a time when revenues are challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic.
An amendment to Mayor Lloyd Winnecke’s budget proposal for next year authored by Council President Alex Burton was a lightning rod and led to allegations that Burton sought to “defund” police.
By WINK News
Faith leaders in Southwest Florida want to help others find more affordable housing options during a time when folks might be struggling to make ends meet due to the coronavirus pandemic. It’s something that could also curb crime in neighborhoods.
Lee Interfaith for Empowerment wants to start an affordable housing trust fund to open up thousands of units that would be accessible to those struggling to make ends meet.
By Jeremy M Lazarus, Richmond Free Press
Janice Lacy had a job she loved transporting elderly and disabled people. But then COVID-19 hit and she was laid off in mid-March after the state of emergency was declared.
Despite daily efforts, promised unemployment checks have yet to flow, and Ms. Lacy has fallen far behind in her bills, including paying her rent and utilities.
C.T. Bowen, Tampa Bay Times
TAMPA —- Last year, Hillsborough County commissioners said they would budget $10 million to expand affordable housing. Last week, they voted to start spending it.
The commission selected seven private groups to develop both owner-occupied homes and rental units targeting low and very low income tenants as part of a nearly $20 million investment in affordable housing around the county.
May 12, 2020. The Columbus Dispatch.
BREAD hosts its annual Nehemiah Action event via Zoom, emphasizing how affordable housing has become a more urgent need due to the coronavirus pandemic.
A local interfaith group didn’t let COVID-19 stop it Tuesday from hosting its annual gathering to lobby for affordable housing and other social justice issues.
For each of the past 22 years, BREAD — Building Responsibility, Equality and Dignity — has hosted its Nehemiah Action event locally. The event usually brings 3,000 people together to call on local officials to make life more equitable for residents in Columbus and Franklin County.
