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Council approves Aiken Housing Authority surplus‑property sale resolution as residents press homelessness concerns
Summary
The council approved a resolution allowing the Aiken Housing Authority to sell surplus property and use proceeds to reinvest in Han Village; public commenters and nonprofit leaders urged long‑term housing solutions and highlighted local program progress.
The Aiken City Council approved a resolution authorizing the Aiken Housing Authority to sell certain surplus real property and use net proceeds to reinvest in Han Village. Staff said the action is authorized under state law (transcript cited South Carolina Code section 31‑3‑500) and noted the authority must secure required approvals from HUD and meet statutory conditions before proceeding.
"The Aiken Housing Authority is an autonomous body that has board members appointed by the city council," staff said, and provided the signed…
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