While touting housing development accomplishments, Hays City Commissioners on Aug. 28th also all recognized that a solution is yet to be found for the low income housing shortage in the community. “We are more than interested in any conversation if anyone has ideas about how we should move forward to accomplish that [low income housing] in this community. It’s just not an easy situation. We continue to listen and search for ways to get it done,” said Mayor Sandy Jacobs. She commented that the low income housing problem has been “wracking” her for the last six months, despite the Commissioners’ many discussions of the topic. “It’s just a no-win situation at this point. I’m not saying we can’t figure it out,” Mayor Jacobs said. She called for anyone with ideas to “step up,” and speak to the Commission or contact City Manager Toby Dougherty.
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