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Speakers representing community organizations and employees from the organization working at the site testified in favor. Christian Hayden, identified as managing director of Veil International, said, “this is a great program to, support the food food security in the city of Hartford and support it.” Father Mike Johnson, director of the Franciscan Center for Ministry and staff at Saint Patrick Saint Anthony, said the proposal would “make a huge difference” in efforts to transform vacant spaces and expand sustainable agriculture and food access in the North End of Hartford. Workers at the organization (identified in the record as Anthony Harris and Timothy Collazo) described employment and youth opportunities they attributed to the program: Harris said working there “has given me opportunities, staying out of the streets” and Collazo said the work “has changed, like, so much in Hartford and given back to the youth, given employment.”

No speakers opposed the lease or release of grant funds. The hearing record does not include the amount of grant funding, the proposed lease terms, the name under which the organization will operate at 280 Enfield Street, or any council vote. The council closed the item after testimony.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Hartford Public Hearing Meeting June 16th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At a June 16 public hearing, community members and nonprofit staff urged the Hartford City Council to approve a lease of 280 Enfield Street and release grant funding to support local food security and job programs. The hearing recorded no opposition and was closed without a vote.","taxTitle","Hartford City, Hartford County, Connecticut","taxId",5895,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6645094,"Public speakers urge council to create African American and Black History and Cultural Commission",245,430000,675000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3846468-221446a26906f1bf4b5fa44eba04db05&start=430&end=675","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3846468-221446a26906f1bf4b5fa44eba04db05/thumbnail_430000.jpg","/articles/6645094/Hartford-City/Hartford-County/Connecticut/Public-speakers-urge-council-to-create-African-American-and-Black-History-and-Cultural-Commission","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6645094-57ac7825e9be7fefbc8f968c108bc8fe/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213679&Signature=N09DmfoS3xtD5rjhuo5qLGdu-TaT7HM9J90gdfFPOIJ9Q6yveUik8daV0evxH7QdvXllsVX19Yp4ggVT2GCfJsDdqPdr~KVj0xnzaZsOPIvHf8qUZrkSqsgSQASVpmS1TlZH1kLsxE6w-HXQeWtZi9jnlaU--c0uioQS6MWimmJ6pi-mALznVSg9w79mzQG9O06IBA3-89yPPdfgX2VW1ClgXOrhHxmSSWVrjtGyT2sTdVBl9SnlkBQjojiWN9DWoQJUje2q9Tveo7aWJsE4am6hCHkpwhtJjynlELUOStun0lWqhKVYu0D-XOeHjfi2nOlTIvyKFwukCVGiPA6PzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Assistant Majority Leader Thomas J. Clark introduced an ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article V (sections 2‑296 through 2‑299, Division 10) of the Hartford Municipal Code to establish an African American and Black History and Cultural Commission. Councilwoman Kelly Billedoux opened the public hearing and solicited testimony.

Speakers at the hearing uniformly urged passage. Christian Foster (identified in the record as an educator and historian and director of the Institute for Cross Cultural Awareness and Transformative Education) framed the commission as a tool for education and civic development and cited Hartford’s long African and African American history. Foster said, “It will aid our children and youth in their development, not just African American or black people, but all of our children and youth in obtaining their aims and aspirations and Americans and as citizens of the capital city of the great state of Connecticut.”

Former councilman Kyle Anderson and representatives of local fraternities and alumni groups urged support as a way to highlight contributions of African Americans from Hartford. Anderson said he and allied organizations “stand in unison to support the legislation of our dear brother who presented it TJ Clark.” Stacy (identified as a historian and member of a cultural organization) spoke of teaching Connecticut students for more than 30 years and the value of local history in classrooms. Corey Betts, president of the Greater Hartford branch of the NAACP, said, “This commission is necessary is a necessary step towards real equity in Hartford.” Other speakers—Stan McCawley, Reginald Alston (Kappa Alpha Psi), and members of fraternities—expressed support as well.

No one spoke in opposition. The council closed the public hearing with no recorded vote or formal council action during the session. The transcript does not include the ordinance text beyond the municipal code sections cited, nor does it show a scheduled date for final council action.","At a June 16 public hearing, multiple Hartford residents and community leaders voiced support for an ordinance introduced by Assistant Majority Leader Thomas J. Clark to establish an African American and Black History and Cultural Commission; no opponents spoke and the hearing was closed.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":79,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6645098,"Public hearing held on sale of 214–216 Mather Street; no comment recorded",50,380000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3846468-221446a26906f1bf4b5fa44eba04db05&start=380&end=430","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3846468-221446a26906f1bf4b5fa44eba04db05/thumbnail_380000.jpg","/articles/6645098/Hartford-City/Hartford-County/Connecticut/Public-hearing-held-on-sale-of-214216-Mather-Street-no-comment-recorded","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6645098-2a998e4b9e7a38ef5e9332dfcd72a7f0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213679&Signature=bkrjrdDGdTf6pWMktTQoYKVX8NHPQdR8j0TfbZ6bvr8TZm25NrPe-ZnUHxTr9HwuBk86a7l7I2Bd58sRyNokTeAtpsUKlPE~yZH8ekQXcrrZMAs1WwVWqEhZ6OE653i1OjjZn3JXJ4vKjPeExazMpeJkQ3C2fdG0y8wM5q0TjiCdNS-pMYsXvsSYWOHGGytPwRwh0QLx1HwRLp9QEEhB09rxrFTgVUkhG-8MwVqEMbXTQQnKo0SMDzrjYauMvVtk0vatL6nTl4woYcRUcC-eTiTUoOjh6Cte5NIkqjlWJR7nIvKCpRjSCl98qM7B3q8fKuOXJpNt~nqUhy-3apt8Iw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the June 16 public hearing, Councilwoman Kelly Billedoux read into the record a mayoral resolution authorizing sale of 214–216 Mather Street. Assistant Majority Leader Thomas J. Clark and other council members were present as the council solicited public comment.

No one spoke in favor or against the item when the council called for testimony. The council closed the item and proceeded to the next agenda item. The hearing record does not include information on the buyer, sale price, or proposed terms, nor does it show a council vote during the public hearing.

Because the hearing recorded no testimony, any deliberation, formal vote, or additional materials would have to appear in a subsequent council agenda or meeting record.","Hartford City Council opened and closed a public hearing June 16 on a mayoral resolution to authorize sale of 214–216 Mather Street. No members of the public spoke for or against the proposal.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6645103,"Hartford council holds public hearing on sale of 13 Enfield Street; no public comment",67,333000,400000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3846468-221446a26906f1bf4b5fa44eba04db05&start=333&end=400","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3846468-221446a26906f1bf4b5fa44eba04db05/thumbnail_333000.jpg","/articles/6645103/Hartford-City/Hartford-County/Connecticut/Hartford-council-holds-public-hearing-on-sale-of-13-Enfield-Street-no-public-comment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6645103-ed099ae6ae2581e37dd08d8214ae4b5f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213679&Signature=M0QUPoJBfMy2tuKioviiulAoUaAIv1uxcEfOkS-6FForoi2HZ1KrkPzq2XKZ9-12vthdqXSto3EvnbjkSiZHBnm9Sd~OEfgPqtV8PQ3gXOg3jOMHy-Vq6rZEegw3jqGMRzuyvc8c9lXRkJocmZ2eiuktKoEM~yc7m9jg58Sr-v2DZNz4hXJ1gR4~lpLzxSw1RF2Q2cUkAJDDaFgz0NPuNhFXZ7tBmiZ8U7VWpwQKXFFDOyP0lWchkafcouR~9e4oem~m3QkMuxF6bqfvVd8ZAsgQLN9SKvwFWKn2up9DuNAYP8yIuWh05zcCWEQkvY-V4tvINxMugrfpTjBT9lsE1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Councilwoman Kelly Billedoux convened the Hartford City Council public hearing on June 16, 2025, to consider a resolution from Mayor Aralampalam authorizing the sale of 13 Enfield Street. The hearing was broadcast on local channels and online.

The council read public‑hearing rules and solicited speakers. No one came forward to speak in favor or against the proposed sale. After allowing time for testimony, Councilwoman Billedoux closed the item and moved to the next agenda item.

The resolution under consideration was described on the agenda as authorizing the sale of 13 Enfield Street; the transcript does not record any details about the prospective buyer, sale price, or associated conditions. No vote or further action was recorded during the public hearing. The council may take formal action at a later meeting, but no date or vote was stated in the hearing record.

The public hearing portion of the meeting then proceeded to the next agenda items and was later adjourned.","The Hartford City Council held a public hearing June 16 on a mayoral resolution to authorize sale of 13 Enfield Street. No speakers testified for or against the sale and the hearing was closed.","actionData","errors"]

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Supporters tell council lease of 280 Enfield Street and grant release would boost food security

Public speakers urge council to create African American and Black History and Cultural Commission

Public hearing held on sale of 214–216 Mather Street; no comment recorded

Hartford council holds public hearing on sale of 13 Enfield Street; no public comment