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Summary
- The Vacant and Abandoned Properties Action Council (VAPAC) gave a presentation about the state of housing in Cleveland.
- The East Side of Cleveland has still not recovered from the foreclosure crisis of the 2000s.
- Cleveland City Council members voiced frustration over housing policy gaps, investor takeovers and rising rents, with some demanding action.
Follow up questions
- What are the next steps Cleveland City Council must take to create amended or new housing policies that will better protect residents and appropriately regulate financial institutions, developers and absentee owners?
- Are Ohio state senators and representatives willing to present an amendment to…