Public Input Session, Tues 1.22.13: HANO, people with criminal convictions, and subsidized housing

As is, people convicted of felonies are not allowed subsidized housing.  Should the New Orleans' government's housing sector assist in creating a stable living space for those who have had legal troubles, so often brought about by lack of a stable living situation in the first place?  Let's all go shout and be shouted at!! Be the kooks you want to see in the world.

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"The Housing Authority of New Orleans invites HANO residents and members of the public to attend a public hearing to review and comment on HANO’s Draft Criminal Background Policy. 

THE HEARING WILL BE HELD ON

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2013 6:00 P.M.

HELEN W. LANG MEMORIAL BOARD ROOM

4100 TOURO STREET (Please Use Entrance on Senate Street Side)

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70122

HANO’s Draft Criminal Background Policy is posted on the Authority’s website at www.hano.org and is

available for comment until February 5, 2013."

The draft basically says that HANO recognizes that their "no criminals housed" policy perpetuated unemployment and segregation, and they will no subsidize housing for any qualified individual who doesn't have a history of domestic abuse or child abuse, and isn't viewed as a current threat.