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Minister urges council to treat affordable housing as an emergency, warns of gentrification
Greenville City Council · March 10, 2026
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Summary
During public comment, Minister Clarence Thornton said Greenville faces a critical affordable-housing shortage, called gentrification "racism," and urged the council to take actions to stabilize homeownership and recognize long-serving members.
Minister Clarence Thornton addressed the council during the public-comment period, saying affordable housing in Greenville is an emergency and criticizing…
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