Section 8 Tenet Speaks Out

 I am not sure what to say after this speach from a section 8 tenet. I am not sure if she helped the case or hurt it. you be the judge. And this video is kind of long.

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Thanks Vet, I was just checking to see you were paying attention. :)

I am all for helping someone when they need it, I think many of us have there. But 9 years is more than just helping someone it is raising them

Watched the video. In all fairness, the lady speaking articulates her message very well. She explains her feelings and presents herself in a very positive manner, IMO. I know she has several children but her demeanor tells me that she could be a success in the working world and am saddened to see her potential being wasted in this scenario. She is correct about the emphasis on decent paying jobs having a major impact on the city. Too bad council, Robinette, Gilleland and others never listen to that message and are dragging their feet doing anything about it.

Ms. Scott-Jones made a statement toward the end of this about council trying to eliminate the long term people on the Sec. 8 program and says something about this not applying to this lady. Didn't someone say this lady has been on Sec. 8 for 8 or 9 years? If true, it certainly does apply to her, Ms. Scott-Jones.

I noticed that the mayor was about to say something, but lost his "window of opportunity" when Ms. Scott-Jones began her response. Would have been interesting to hear the mayor speak as it is a rarity in the public comments portion of the council meetings.

How about Mr. Picard, Mr. Smith and Mr. Becker. Nothing from these three concerning this topic? Would like to hear their feelings about this also.

Does the new lawyer (name???) speak?

the city can solve her concern about moving costs by offering to pay for the couple hundred bucks it would take to pack up a Uhaul and "haul" her and her kids to an area where there are a few jobs.  If there are no jobs here then why do you continue to live here, lady?  I'm guessing she's got a nice TV, a little jewelry, maybe a car.  Over the course of 9 years most people can scrape up the $$ it takes to rent a van and get out of Dodge.

I agree, Randy. Shouldn't section 8 be a temporary buffer for a family experiencing touch times? Since when did it become a lifestyle choice?!?! Also...if you have to pee in a cup to work at Kroger, then shouldn't you have to be drug tested to live off of tax payers?

I do not want to get into a contest on what I meant.  When I said what I said, I did not know that Ms. Bowen had been on the program for 9 years.  I know of her and have found her to be very pleasant and intelligent.  How long she has been on the program doesn't change what my overall statement was which is we must get handle on this issue. I hope to see some of you at the 3rd ward conversation with council on Monday from 6pm-8pm at my home 4806 Central Avenue-telephone 513-705-0725.

Ms. Scott Jones:

Mr. Presta,