Ward Voluntary Relocation Program News Today

Whitmire was met with pushback from some city council members Wednesday who said a delay on the project would not be in the best interest of residents living among dangerous levels of toxicity.

Community members that want to move and those that don’t, share some of the same concerns or hesitations. Many are worried about the sentimental value of their homes, paying higher taxes, the lack of affordable housing options for one's budget, and settling into a new neighborhood.