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Resident proposes converting old hospital to low‑income housing for veterans and seniors; council asks for formal plans
Summary
During public comments at the April 7 meeting, Ashlee Jones invited the council to Liberty at the Landing and Russell Williamson proposed converting the old hospital into low‑income housing for veterans and seniors; Council Member Carlos Farmer said the council would need formal plans before considering the proposal.
During public comment at the Piedmont City Council meeting on April 7, 2026, visitor Ashlee Jones invited council members to the Liberty at the Landing event on April 23, 2026 and asked whether the city had a community project they could work on, requesting an answer by July 4, 2026.
Russell Williamson spoke about converting the old hospital into low‑income housing for veterans and seniors. Council Member Carlos Farmer responded that the council would need to see Williamson’s plans before making any decision on the proposal. No formal action, referral or vote on the hospital conversion was recorded in the minutes.
The comments came during the public‑comment portion of the meeting and were noted by the council but not advanced to an agenda item. Council reports later in the meeting included an invitation from the Health Care Board to meet with council members for supper on April 21 after the council meeting.
