 City Councilor David Brown said “no” to IMPACT’s second Nehemiah Action. |
Last night, an announced 1,900 people from 28 different faith congregations amassed in UVA’s U-Hall to address the issues of affordable housing and adult dental care for the poor. It was all part of IMPACT’s second Nehemiah Action. Sponsored by the interfaith organization, last year’s overflow meeting yielded tangible results, including a new bus route on 5th Street Extended and a joint city-county-UVA housing task force. This year, they gave area dental groups the chance to commit to free dental care (they all did), and the city and county the opportunity to pledge funds for affordable housing. Four of the five city councilors agreed to commit to the budget goal of $500,000 in the next year to support affordable housing proposals, all to great audience applause. Called last, former mayor and current City Councilor David Brown actually said “no” to deflated silence, explaining that he is all for it but only if it is “done jointly by the city and county.” On his heels, only two of the supervisors—Lindsay G. Dorrier Jr. and David Slutzky—indicated “yes,” while the other four pledged their support but said it is too early in the budget process to commit county money.
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