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Senior residents urge the council to address rent hikes, housing conditions at Hurt Park
3542339 · May 19, 2025
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Summary
During citizen comment, residents described rent increases and substandard conditions in Hurt Park-area housing and urged the council to do more for seniors and low-income residents; speakers said high rents and application barriers limit options.
During the hearing of citizens, speakers raised concerns about housing affordability and conditions affecting senior and low-income residents in the Hurt Park area and elsewhere in Roanoke.
A resident identified as Miss Randolph, speaking on behalf of Jimmy Cook, described long…
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