Senator Jamilah Nasheed’s Call for Action at Clinton Peabody Gets Results from HUD
JEFFERSON CITY —The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development has responded to a request by State Sen. Jamilah Nasheed, D-St. Louis, to address unacceptable living conditions at the Clinton-Peabody Housing Complex.
Last September, Sen. Nasheed sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development demanding immediate HUD inspections and remediation of the complex to protect the health and safety of its residents.
“The living conditions at Clinton-Peabody were deplorable, and I am glad that HUD listened to us, got to work and made real improvements for the people that live there,” Sen. Nasheed said. “I appreciate the help of local leaders like State Representatives Butler and Franks, in bringing attention to this issue. There is still work to be done, and we will continue to hold agencies accountable so the individuals and families at Clinton-Peabody are never forgotten.”
In its response to Sen. Nasheed, HUD detailed the more than $185,000 worth of repairs and remediation efforts that have been completed to address issues including rodent infestation, sewer repairs and ventilation issues. The letter also noted that at least $250,000 worth of work is still needed, though no funding has been identified to address the remaining needs.
In addition to her letter last fall, Sen. Nasheed and local leaders held a town hall meeting at the Clinton-Peabody Housing Complex last September. Last month, several federal and state lawmakers toured the facility to ensure action was being taken to protect residents.
A copy of the HUD’s response to Sen. Nasheed can be found here.
For more information, please contact Sen. Nasheed’s office at 573-751-4415.