Commission protects retirees and approve housing for recovering addicts

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Hamilton County leaders dealt with a variety of issues today in the Commission meeting.

They heard from the Hamilton County Health Department which is asking for the public to take part in the annual Health Survey of the community.

It helps the Health Department figure out which issues they need to tackle for our area.

You can take the survey in either English or Spanish by clicking here.

Mayor Weston Wamp applauded commission action this morning on two other fronts.

“I appreciate the County Commission joining me to honor the service of qualifying Hamilton County government retirees by ensuring they will not lose their hard-earned healthcare benefits even if they seek employment after retiring from county service. This change is a win-win, giving county retirees an incentive to stay in the local workforce, while removing an incentive that may have caused some in law enforcement to stay on the job longer than they otherwise would.”

The Mayor also approves a a new initiative by the Launch Pad.

“I would also like to thank Commissioner Mackey for collaborating with our office to transfer a city-county owned double lot on the Southside to the Launch Pad, who will use it as transitional housing for women recovering from addiction. The affordable housing that will be built on this lot will support countless women as they rebuild their lives and prepare to make valuable contributions to our community.”