Johnson County Faith Community Demands Housing Funds

Cash, politics and good conscience clash in this town's nicest local enclave as local faith leaders hope to influence budget priorities.

More to the point . . . 

GOLDEN GHETTO PEOPLE OF FAITH DEMAND MORE CASH FOR HOMELESS & AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS!!!

Here's a bit more about the argument from our 2nd favorite local blog along with a link to their reporting:

"A rift is growing between, on one hand, housing advocates who accuse the county of dragging its feet on establishing such a fund, and county officials who say they are already doing all they can to address growing rates of homelessness.

"Frustrations came to a head last week at an event hosted by the Good Faith Network across the county line in Kansas City, Kansas.

"At the event at Mt. Carmel Church of God In Christ, leaders of the organization, which is made up of almost 30 different local faith communities in Johnson County, made a plea for the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners to release an affordable housing trust fund study it approved more than a year ago."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

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