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Jan 16, 2023·edited Jan 16, 2023

***What’s the partnership doing about any of it? That’s not in the presentation,*** Unfortunately, the TJPDC is evolving from being and information resource as originally planned by its inception by the State to being and advisory and even an advocacy group providing nonprofit services under the guise of being a quasi-governmental entity.

***The 4 p.m. work session features two items. The first is a presentation on the work that the Central Virginia Housing Partnership has been doing since its creation. The partnership is a creation of the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission and there is a housing summit at the Omni on March 24.***

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These five can easily be out-voted and dominated by the other members of the advisory committee especially when considering skill sets, education, experience and expertise. Don't forget that 3 of the other members may also have a vested interest in securing funds from the City.

***Two at-large community members (one term expires December 31, 2023, one expires December 31, 2024)

Three beneficiaries of affordable housing subsidies (respective terms end in 2023, 2024, and 2025)***

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