My Statement on Jacobi Hospital
"Last year my predecessor and other local elected officials were informed that Health + Hospitals intended to utilize an already existing building on the Jacobi campus for the Just Home Initiative as well as affordable housing. Three weeks ago, following the HPD designation bringing Fortune Society onto the project, I had a meeting with them, CHS, and Jacobi Hospital to learn about what the project would entail.
I understand that there has been misinformation shared for politically expedient purposes regarding the project. So let's set the record straight, I cannot support any project that does not offer my community a seat at the table nor has attained community support. Additionally, the scaffolding surrounding the building is not because any construction relating to this project, and there is no intention to tear down the wall on Seminole Ave. Fortune Society says it will be years before anyone could move into the building and there is still a long process this project must still go through. Fortune Society is very interested in community engagement, which is why I made sure they were invited to the community meeting at Maestro’s to make this project transparent to the community.
When it comes to my district, I always strive for community led processes and to bring all relevant stake holders to the table. This project is no exception, and I hope we are able to find a use for the building that works for the community, patients, and the hospital.”
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