WASHINGTON - A renewed debate was sparked in Fairfax County recently after a report was released calling the county's subsidized housing program "subsidized luxury."
The report from the non-partisan Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy highlights what it calls a "gold-plated" program that helps people who make under $75,000 a year move into more expensive homes.
But county Board of Supervisors member Pat Herrity (R - Springfield) says the program costs the county $1.5 million per year, a portion of which goes to what he calls luxury units.
"I don't think we should be going out and buying units at the high end of the market," he says.
Lack of affordable housing has been a continuing problem in the county, which is why it purchased more than 3,000 units several years ago that are rented at reduced rates to those making less than $75,000 annually.
Some of the subsidized homes are worth more than $500,000, while others carry condominium fees up to $4,700 per year. That money, Herrity says, is being subsidized by taxpayers.
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3 comments:
Johnathan Taylor is probably on the phone right now with mayor Ireton.
Why not. Let's just give them everything. That is what is happening in Wicomico County.
If you have kids in Salisbury you can get a free breakfest and lunch Monday-Friday. You can also get free daycare from 9-4 at the playgrounds (they also provide fre meals) If that is not enough you can go to the food banks and get even more free food. The food stamps that are given to you.... well you can just use those at the seafood places to buy food that most of us can't afford to get once a year anymore.
What about all the kids in the surrounding towns (Hebron, Mardela, Paronsburg, Pittsville, Willards and all the other towns)? Why isn't there anything offered in their area.
At what point do we say enough is enough.
not everyone needs a freaking "house".. if you cant afford an actual house, get an apartment.. that's life.. that's one reason for that housing crash.. to many people who couldn't afford houses were given them anyways.
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