City Council Schedules Emergency Hearing on Habitability Issues Following Police Call

The Emergency Housing Commission meeting held on August 27, 2025, in East Ridge, Hamilton County, Tennessee, focused on addressing urgent housing issues stemming from a recent police call that revealed serious habitability concerns in a local residence.

The meeting began with discussions regarding the need to declare the property in question as condemned due to its uninhabitable conditions. A recommendation was made to provide the affected resident, referred to as Trotter, an opportunity to be heard regarding the situation. The commission proposed scheduling a hearing for Trotter, suggesting dates that included the following Tuesday or September 10, depending on her availability.

Commission members emphasized the importance of ensuring Trotter's right to a hearing, acknowledging that she might choose not to participate. The urgency of the situation was highlighted, as it was classified as an emergency based on the findings from the police call, which prompted city officials to investigate the living conditions.

The meeting concluded with a consensus on the need for timely action to address the housing crisis while ensuring that the resident's voice is heard in the process. The commission plans to follow up with the necessary arrangements for the hearing and will keep the community informed of any developments.