Christie's unused affordable housing funds plan debated in Trenton
Lawmakers in Trenton today debated Gov. Chris Christie's plans to collect unused funds set aside for affordable housing. The $161 million allocated for affordable housing is meant to help low-income
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Aug 9, 2012, 12:15 AM
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Lawmakers in Trenton today debated Gov. Chris Christie's plans to collect unused funds set aside for affordable housing.
The $161 million allocated for affordable housing is meant to help low-income families, but time has run out for local governments to use it.
Under a 2008 law, the state can take the money if local governments don't spend it.
Christie administration officials say federal money has already been set aside to build affordable housing.
A state appeals court ruled last month the municipalities have to hand over the money by next week.
The League of Municipalities is still fighting in court.
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