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‘Zombies 2.0’: Attorney General James announces $9 Million in Grants for Communities Dealing with Vacant & Abandoned Properties
The office of New York State Attorney General Letitia James issued a press release announcing the expansion of a grant initiative to address the growing statewide issue of vacant and abandoned homes that are not maintained during a prolonged foreclosure proceeding.
28 Jan 2019
New Dallas Initiative Targets Neighborhoods with Repeat Code Complaints
WFAA ABC 8 published an article outlining a new pilot program in Dallas, Texas, that will allow city staff to address repeated resident complaints relating to code enforcement and other neighborhood issues. The program, called the “Targeted Action Plan”, will begin in District 4 and then spread across other areas of the city.
25 Jun 2018
Governor Larry Hogan Announces Statewide Violent Crime Initiatives
The office of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan issued a press release announcing a series of initiatives poised to combat criminal gang enterprises and repeat offenders responsible for violent crime throughout the state. Included is a directive to identify and expedite the demolition of vacant properties located in the highest-crime areas of Baltimore.
5 Dec 2017