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Resident says tree‑removal program requirements created barriers for low‑income applicant
Summary
A resident said she applied to Ferguson’s tree removal program for low‑income homeowners but struggled to provide the documentation requested by staff, describing repeated requests for proof of income she did not possess and difficulty getting resolution through staff.
Resident Lauren Wilson told the Ferguson City Council on March 18 that she applied for the city’s tree removal program’s low‑income tier and has struggled since December to provide documentation staff said they needed to confirm eligibility.
Wilson said she applied for the low‑income phase in mid‑December. Because her 2024 earned income was below the IRS filing threshold she did not have a 2024 tax…
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