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Residents urge action on affordable housing; council directs item on hiring housing staff to Oct. 21 agenda
Summary
Two residents urged the council to address rising housing costs and to create capacity for affordable‑housing work; the Affordable Housing Task Force reconvened Oct. 6 and formed subcommittees. Councilmember Dellinger placed consideration of a full‑time affordable‑housing staff position on the Oct. 21 agenda for discussion.
Two residents spoke during public comment on Oct. 7 about affordability challenges in Garner and urged council action on affordable housing and collaboration across the county.
"I come before you today with enormous gratitude," said Katie Cardenas, who described her prior service on the town's Affordable Housing Task Force and urged council to approve a full‑time affordable‑housing staff position. Cardenas invited councilmembers to a county‑wide affordable‑housing candidates forum she and partners…
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