Charlotte City Council Faces Pushback on A Home for All Plan

Charlotte City Council Faces Pushback on “A Home for All” Plan

Charlotte City Council recently faced pushback on its “A Home for All” initiative, which aims to address homelessness and housing insecurity in the city. During a recent meeting, council members expressed concerns about feeling left out of the decision-making process and questioned the role of the United Way of Greater Charlotte in the initiative.

Public Forum Highlights

During the public forum, several issues were brought to light, including concerns about safety on local greenways, the need for a separate department for Animal Care & Control to operate under, and opposition to a landfill in the Oakdale area. Residents expressed frustration over the secretive backdoor process that allowed the landfill to move forward despite previous denials.

Business Items

Council discussed various business items, including approving a contract increase for traffic signal installation and maintenance to accommodate the Vision Zero project. Additionally, the council voted to designate a historic landmark and approved the annexation of a property for the development of single-family homes.

A Home for All Initiative

Shawn Heath presented investment opportunities totaling $12.3 million to address homelessness and housing insecurity as part of the “A Home for All” initiative. However, some council members raised concerns about the involvement of the United Way of Greater Charlotte and felt that council authority was being undermined in the process.

Upcoming Meeting

The Housing, Safety, Community Committee is scheduled to discuss the “A Home for All” initiative further on May 6, where the concerns raised by council members will be addressed.