Summary
A council goal proposed letting the Jill C. Duson Housing Trust Fund pay for eviction prevention and security deposits. The committee didn't bite — the fund has only about $500K unappropriated, and Sykes argued it should stay focused on building housing.
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Last discussed Jun 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
The fund has about $500,000 unappropriated in 2026, with $1.7 million in pending requests already in the pipeline.
If ever adopted, renters facing eviction or needing security deposits would benefit.
None directly; Sykes argued diverting funds could reduce capital for affordable housing construction.
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