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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: YIMBY Hampton Roads Endorses Carlos J. Clanton for Norfolk City Council, Superward 7

Contact: Carlos Clanton for Norfolk City Council - Superward 7 Campaign

Phone: (757) 346-9498


YIMBY Hampton Roads Endorses Carlos J. Clanton for Norfolk City Council, Superward 7

Noel Gabriel Endorses Carlos Clanton

Norfolk, VA, September 13, 2024 – YIMBY Hampton Roads is proud to endorse Carlos J. Clanton for Norfolk City Council, Superward 7. As a lifelong Norfolk resident, Carlos has demonstrated a strong commitment to ensuring all members of the community have access to safe, affordable housing.


"Carlos is a Norfolk native who believes passionately that all members of our community deserve a safe and affordable home," said YIMBY Hampton Roads in a statement. "His track record, including leadership roles with the Norfolk City School Board, the Urban League of Hampton Roads, and the Hampton Roads Community Action Program, showcases his dedication to addressing key issues facing our city."

YIMBY Hampton Roads, an advocacy group that supports policies aimed at increasing housing opportunities and ending exclusionary zoning, highlighted Carlos’s dedication to comprehensive solutions to Norfolk’s housing shortage. The group commended Carlos’s strong support for initiatives such as ending exclusionary zoning, Faith in Housing (SB233), and mixed-use redevelopment of underutilized land. These policies reflect his commitment to fostering a more inclusive and affordable housing market for the city's residents.


In addition, YIMBY Hampton Roads praised Carlos’s efforts to combat the region’s brain drain and reduce housing costs by promoting diverse and affordable housing options, including the legalization of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and reducing minimum lot size requirements. These forward-thinking initiatives are crucial for ensuring Norfolk remains a vibrant, thriving community that can meet the housing needs of all residents.


“We are excited to work with future Councilman Clanton to create a more equitable and accessible housing market in Norfolk,” the endorsement read.

As Carlos continues his campaign for Norfolk City Council, Superward 7, this endorsement from YIMBY Hampton Roads further solidifies his commitment to tackling the pressing housing challenges in the city.


For more information about Carlos Clanton’s campaign and his commitment to gun violence prevention, please visit www.CarlosClanton4Norfolk.com or contact 757-346-9498.



 

About Carlos J. Clanton: Carlos J. Clanton is a lifelong Norfolk resident with a deep passion for public service. He has served in leadership roles with the Norfolk City School Board, the Urban League of Hampton Roads, and the Hampton Roads Community Action Program. As a candidate for Norfolk City Council, Superward 7, Carlos is focused on ensuring safe and affordable housing, fostering economic growth, and promoting policies that support all Norfolk residents.


About YIMBY Hampton Roads: YIMBY (Yes In My Back Yard) Hampton Roads is an advocacy group dedicated to promoting housing development and fighting exclusionary zoning policies to create a more inclusive and affordable housing market. The organization works to increase housing opportunities for all and foster community growth through equitable housing practices.


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