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Had to chuckle at that Keahy article. “Hey, look at all the money I’m getting from Republicans!” Yeah, like Paul Hubbert and Milton McGregor.
Huntsville Times editor John Ehinger wrote a great opinion piece about the Huntsville Housing Authority(greater because I agree). Quotes:
“If you want to know what the Huntsville Housing Authority plans to do about more purchases in south Huntsville for public-housing residents, you have to listen carefully – very carefully.”
“In other words, people who worry about this issue will need to keep a close watch on the authority. But, really, should they have to?”
“The housing authority should keep the citizens informed as a matter of principle.”
“Things done in the dead of night never lose their dark shadows.”
Rep. Mike Ball and Sen. Arthur Orr have introduced a bill to require public notification of housing authority purchases (Statewide) – their bill needs to pass in this session.
Reactionary, got a bill number? That would help folks when they call/write their legiscritter.
HB881 / SB588
Municipal housing authorities, property for housing projects to be obtained by purchase, approval of city council required, notice to certain property owners, Sec. 24-1-28 am’d.