From The Dais: The Shameful Displacement of 100 Families and Affordable Housing In The Name Of Student Housing

When this item came up on the Agenda, I hadn’t made up my mind on this issue and have been actively listening to all sides. I a, glad all sides are finally in the room to hear the different perspectives.  To be honest, there’s a lot to unpack:

I sympathize with the students. I appreciate the earnestness of their needs. I hear the pain and sacrifice of the existing residents and families who have built a life in the community. This oasis of affordability is about to be given away to the college district with our taxes and bonds.