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Renters and library patrons urge council action on federal cuts and library program rollbacks
Summary
Two residents used the public-comment period to urge the council to act on issues affecting renters and to oppose rollback of LGBTQIA+ programs at the Lexington Public Library.
Speakers in the April 17 public-comment period urged the council to address harms they said are flowing from federal budget cuts and to oppose the Lexington Public Library’s reduction of LGBTQIA+ programming.
Phoenix Berry, who identified themself as a District 6 renter, described long-term housing instability and urged the council to "continue to fight for renters" as federal cuts to HUD, Medicaid and Medicare affect vulnerable residents. "I consider myself one of many, a representative of many who…
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