In a message dated 1/10/02 2:37:30 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< Since, many private landlords don't want to participate in section 8 anymore, then MPHA can own the properties and operate them through their scattered site program. Perhaps, the Mayors affordable housing task force should look into this possibility. The structure is already in place to do this so it's one solution that could be launched quite rapidly. Barb Lickness Whittier >> Would you propose that MPHA should begin a huge building program. Otherwise, they would have to purchase these scattered site residences from the pool of existing, privately owned housing in this town. That pool/market is extremely heated up and pricey. These residences are also occupied by individuals and families that would then be displaced/dumped to make room for the subsidized folks. Maybe we should be looking at why, "Many private landlords don't want to participate in Sec. 8 anymore..." and try to resolve the supply side of the equation before expanding government ownership and management of housing. Small business people called landlord/property owner could solve the rental housing shortage in a genuine free market environment. Someday, we may be allowed such an environment in this City. Till then, all manor of tax dollar subsidized contrivances will probably fall short of the growing need. Keith Reitman, Making a modest living as a poet, NearNorth _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
