Push to allocate millions into affordable housing trust fund [Video]

There’s a push to allocate millions of dollars into a trust fund that could address affordable housing in New Orleans.If passed, a percentage of the city’s general fund budget would permanently be set aside for housing programs. Lorraine Washington relies on public transit to get around and said she’s seen a lack of affordable housing in New Orleans.”We’ve had so much homelessness, and I believe we still do, but it’s been a constant issue for the city,” Washington said.She was one of several people who attended Housing NOLA’s meeting at the Ashe Cultural Arts Center to learn more about the trust fund initiative. Housing NOLA’s Executive Director Andreanecia Morris said housing is a critical issue that needs to be addressed.”Most of the people who live here, to put it plain, can’t afford it. Whether it’s insurance, insurance increase and rent,” Morris said.The initiative seeks to allocate 2% of the city’s …