County Eases Path To Housing For People With Arrest Records
Saturday, April 27, 2019 || By Michael Romain || @maywoodnews
Featured image: Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, whose “Just Housing” amendment recently passed the Board of Commissioners. | Courtesy Brandon Johnson
The Cook County Board of Commissioners recently approved a measure that makes it easier for people with arrest records to secure housing in the county. The board passed the “Just Housing” amendment as a new clause in the Cook County Human Rights Ordinance during a meeting on April 25. The board’s two Republican commissioners — Pete Silvestri (9th) and Sean Morrison (17th) — were the only votes against the measure.
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