Instead of working harder to explain the city's massive redevelopment effort, Norfolk officials have chosen silence, which is an affront to the public.
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Question of the Day By - Associated Press - Tuesday, February 2, 2021
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - Officials in the Virginia city of Norfolk have said they will no longer talk to the media about a project that will demolish about 1,700 public housing units and force the relocation of thousands of residents.
The Virginian-Pilot reported Monday that city attorney Bernard Pisko has advised officials not to take questions from reporters “in light of pending litigation.”
A federal lawsuit filed by a group of residents claims that the St. Paul’s redevelopment project would run afoul of federal housing rules that are meant to prevent racial segregation.
Norfolk denies media requests to discuss redevelopment project
The Virginian-Pilot reported Monday that city attorney Bernard Pisko has advised officials not to take questions from reporters “in light of pending litigation.” Author: Associated Press Updated: 5:53 PM EST February 2, 2021
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Author s note: the above video is on file from August, 2020.
Officials in the Virginia city of Norfolk have said they will no longer talk to the media about a project that will demolish about 1,700 public housing units and force the relocation of thousands of residents.
The Virginian-Pilot reported Monday that city attorney Bernard Pisko has advised officials not to take questions from reporters “in light of pending litigation.”