The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority will end its contract next year with the company that manages its Section 8 voucher program.
That will affect about 13,000 households in central Ohio.
Nationally, more cities are taking similar steps. But the results dont always benefit residents.
We're looking at the pros and cons of privatizing Section 8 housing on this hour of All Sides.
Guests:
- Melissa Benson, Senior Managing Attorney, Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio
- Jesse Vogel, fellow, Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio
- Molly Rockett, Staff Attorney, Legal Services NYC
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