The city budget proposed by Mayor Richard M. Daley does not include increased funding to alleviate the continuing AIDS housing crisis.
Alderman Tom Tunney (44th Ward), along with HIV/AIDS activists and organizations, have asked for a $1.5 million increase in AIDS housing services to be included in the 2008 budget. Those leading the campaign are still unsure of the next steps, but are encouraging the community to take action.
‘We’re disappointed, obviously,’ AIDS Foundation of Chicago’s (AFC’s) John Peller told Windy City Times. ‘We will continue to call for housing funding increases.’