NECAC Holds Housing Discussion

NECAC Deputy Director for Housing Development Programs Carla Potts, from right, talks with Gracie LaFoe and Allie Bennett of Northeast Power of Palmyra and NECAC Board Member Glenn Eagan of Shelby County during a “Roundtable on Housing Affordability and Opportunity Zones” July 9 in Hannibal.

The event, hosted by NECAC and the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development, brought together government officials, business leaders, economic development stakeholders, non-profit organizations and residents to discuss housing issues and concerns in Missouri and Illinois. HUD representatives Crockett Worthington and Bruce Ladd answered questions and talked about available programs. HUD plans a follow-up visit later this year