By james art 
Tallahassee, Florida (WCTV) – The affordable housing has become a major topic of the annual Leon County Committee on Monday after the district MPs have been updated for millions of dollars who have already been spent on housing and awarded additional money to rehabilitation of homes.
During the retreat, the commissioners learned that Leon County had received $ 750,000 on Monday morning to rehabilitate up to 13 homes outside the borders of Talahasi.
In addition, the commissioners were informed that $ 183 million had been issued to finance bonds, with another $ 5 million being directly spent on housing. This includes $ 35 million that the county spends on the Bradford Lake Apartment Complex, which will see at least 150 units set aside for low -income residents.
Commissioner David O’Kife said that despite their efforts every year, more families are extremely burdened with rent, which means that they should do more and more every year.
“This affects our workforce,” O’Kife said. “We cannot maintain enough talent because the workforce cannot afford to live here. This also affects our local economy. “
Over the next five years, Leon County wants to put over 200 people who are experiencing homelessness in a permanent home. So far, the county has achieved almost 70% of this goal.
Although the expenses of the housing county are expensive on the basis of a unit or a person, O’Keefe believes that they should continue to fund housing programs.
Having spent $ 5 million directly and $ 183 million in bonds, the county provided $ 125 million in coinciding funds from the federal and state governments, along with the private sector.
“This affects our workforce,” O’Kife said. “We cannot maintain enough talent because the workforce cannot afford to live here. This also affects our local economy. “
Excitement for World Championships builds
Another speaker on Monday: Leon County will host the World Athletics Cross Championships in January 2026.
Employees have told Leon County Commissioners, expecting to bring 10,000 plus visitors and over $ 3 million in revenue.
This is one of the “strategic initiatives” for the capital of the capital: to transform the Appalachi Regional Park (APR) from a depot, where almost half the land is undesirable, in a destination for both runners and cyclists.
The fact that all world athletes want to come to Apr and that there is even a course for them is unlikely. APR is literally built on a depot, but can become a cyclist course.
“You talk about many heads and beds and many places at restaurants, so this is a huge event,” said Commissioner Brian Welch. “This is a great example of getting your investment returns when you invest in active recreation.”
It’s not just a cross. The Commission makes a heavy impetus to maintain the upcoming magnet conference – which the county is lured by another city – in the long run in Talahasi.
Welch and others believe that if the capital of the County “unfolded the red carpet”, those in the magnetic industries may not just visit Talahassi, they could create a store.
The Commission discussed countless other topics on Monday with its retreat. Follow this link for a stroke account.
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