The Greensboro City Council is set to vote on Tuesday on changes to a local housing commission’s powers and duties despite concerns from some local advocates.
The Minimum Housing Standards Commission hears appeals of alleged code violations. A new amendment would remove its ability to inspect homes under investigation.
City Attorney Lora Cubbage said at a work session earlier this month that the change was proposed out of concern for residents’ privacy and due to the commission’s role as a quasi-judicial board…