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Resident alleges contractor licensing problems in Hickory affordable housing program

Hickory City Council · November 19, 2025
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Summary

During public comment, Keisha Collins accused the city of failing its affordable housing program and alleged a contractor selling homes "wasn't licensed when y'all contracted with him," asking the council to accept accountability and review contracts.

Keisha Collins used the Nov. 18 public-comment period to press the City of Hickory for accountability over an affordable housing program she says failed. Collins, who provided a residential address for the record, accused the city of contracting with an unlicensed builder and said she had been repeatedly "silenced" when seeking staff and council…

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