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Commissioners repeal HOPE Affordable Housing ordinance as hundreds of residents urge preservation
Summary
After more than 30 public speakers urged keeping a locally controlled affordable housing fund, the Board of County Commissioners voted 5-2 to repeal the HOPE Affordable Housing Act ordinance that had required $10 million annually.
The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners voted 5-2 on June 18 to repeal the HOPE Affordable Housing Act ordinance, after a public hearing that drew more than 30 speakers who urged the board to keep the locally controlled funding mechanism.
Commissioners Chris Bowles moved to repeal the ordinance; Commissioner Wolstiel seconded the motion. The measure passed 5-2 with Commissioners Harry Cohen and Gwen Myers voting no.
Supporters of the ordinance — including volunteer organizers with HOPE (Hillsborough Organization for Progress and Equality), faith leaders, health-care professionals and local housing advocates — told commissioners the locally controlled fund has…
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