Fair Housing Act Pros And Cons

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Greetings HOME Board,
There will be a public hearing October 15th related to how the City of Cincinnati allocates/ spends federal funds at the Cincinnati Public Library(main) from noon-5:00.
As you may know, HOME’s City of Cincinnati funding was cut in 2015 - from1) $167,000 to $153,000 for fair housing enforcement and education and 2) HOME’s Mobility program which helps voucher holders move to opportunity neighborhoods – from $43,000 to 0.
I have a meeting scheduled with Mayor Cranley on October 27 to advocate for the full restoration of these funds as part of City’s obligation to affirmatively further fair housing under the Fair Housing Act. Your comment can help. Example: “As a taxpayer/business owner/ retired person /etc.,., I believe

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