HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Dozens of residents voiced their concerns during a public forum to discuss a North Carolina real estate group’s interest in purchasing the old jail and surrounding properties from Forrest County.
The Hattiesburg American reports (http://hatne.ws/13D9oOx ) among the concerns heard repeatedly Thursday night were devaluation of property, undermining the efforts of private investments and influx of low-income renters to the proposed Section 42 housing units.
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Landmark Group officials assured those in attendance that Section 42 tenants must be employed and can make up to 60 percent of the median income for the area, meaning around $22,000 for individuals and $31,600 for a four-member household.
Landmark has proposed a $9.75 million renovation of three buildings in downtown Hattiesburg.
Forrest County made the move to its new jail last fall.
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Information from: The Hattiesburg American, http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com
