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Public commenter alleges mold, housing neglect and family harms tied to Housing Authority; council does not take immediate action
Summary
During public comment, Natalia Newkirk alleged longstanding mold, bedbug infestations and other harms in Housing Authority properties and requested justice; no council action was taken at the meeting, though staff and council heard the complaint.
During the public-comment period on Aug. 18, resident Natalia Newkirk addressed the Goldsboro City Council with multiple allegations about conditions in housing authority units and harms to residents.
Newkirk named multiple residents and recounted prior outreach to staff and council beginning in January 2023 for issues she said included black mold, bedbugs and…
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