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Kelcey Steele was performing on stages across the country, doing what he loved, when COVID-19 hit in March 2020. Within in a short period of time, Steele was laid off from his job as a lead dancer and choreographer in Kansas City and found himself traveling over 500 miles home to Cincinnati.
“I was lucky because my parents have a room for me. I still have a room in a house that I could go to. That s not the same story for a lot of people. I realize how lucky I am.” Steele said.
One after another, theaters and playhouses across the country began closing their doors to the public. What was once a constant space for arts and entertainment had become lifeless as creatives were forced to put their passions on hold.
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The city of Cincinnati and Hamilton County are expected to receive a combined $469 million in American Rescue Plan funds to help our community recover from the personal and economic challenges of the pandemic.
In the city of Cincinnati’s case, all but $35 million will be spent in 2021 to address the city’s financial stability. After approving an initial amount for minority businesses, arts, restaurants and $2 million to restore human services cuts from last year, the city has a mere $20 million left for community recovery supports. Meanwhile, well over $100 million in spending requests have been submitted.
How should the city and county choose to invest these limited, once-in-a-generation funds to have the greatest impact on our community’s recovery?
Could COVID-19 relief funding help address Cincinnati s affordable housing crisis?
In a motion filed Friday, Councilwoman Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney proposed using $50 million of the funds Congress has indicated will come to Cincinnati as part of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act to bolster the city s Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
Posted at 1:13 PM, Mar 12, 2021
and last updated 2021-03-13 12:54:19-05
CINCINNATI â A member of City Council wants to use a portion of upcoming COVID-19 relief money to pay for affordable housing throughout the city.
In a motion filed Friday, Councilwoman Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney proposed using $50 million of the funds Congress has indicated will come to Cincinnati as part of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act to bolster the city s Affordable Housing Trust Fund.