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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fairfield public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Ohio Street emergency shelter and transitional housing lease renewal
The Housing Authority renewed its lease with Change and New Beginnings, which provides emergency shelter and transitional housing at the Ohio Street property for extremely low and very low-income residents at risk of homelessness.
Housing Vouchers
Struggling to afford rent in Fairfield? Good news! The city is reopening its housing voucher waitlist for the first time in ages. This is a major opportunity for low-income residents to get some much-needed help keeping a roof over their heads.
Housing Rehabilitation Program Expansion
The city is putting an extra $280,000 into its housing rehab program, which gives low-interest loans to low-income homeowners for critical repairs like roofs, plumbing, and ADA ramps. Four households were helped this year with six more in the pipeline; the new money will let more seniors and disabled residents stay in their homes.