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Thomas Spaulding (left) waits to address Hillsborough County commissioners during a public hearing regarding an ordinance to repeal the HOPE Affordable Housing Act. After the 5-2 vote to eliminate the local housing funds, he said he feels the county is making a mistake during an affordable housing crisis. "It's a tragic, tragic misstep with tragic outcomes for thousands of families. We could do so much more," he said.
Gabriella Paul
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At a public hearing before the vote, around 30 residents urged commissioners to vote against an ordinance repealing the local affordable housing act.

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