Area residents can learn about financial independence and high-interest lending practices. (Photo: MGNOnline) <\/p>\n
Area residents are invited to attend a public hearing on financial independence and research on high-interest lending practices. <\/p>\n
The event is slated for Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Family Justice Center,5705 Uptain Road, and is hosted by the Mayor's Council for Women. <\/p>\n
Attendees will hear from Councilwoman Carol Berz, who co-chairs the council, along with panelists Martina Guilfoil, Tracee Smith, Joda Thongnopnua and Jennifer Harper.They will discuss the impact ofhigh-interestloans and the recommendations of the financial independence workgroup. <\/p>\n
Mayor Andy Berke announced the creation of the council during his 2015 State of the City address. <\/p>\n
The council addresses issues such as domestic violence, justice, education, health care, economic opportunity, history and leadership. <\/p>\n
The city of Chattanooga has adopted three of the councils recommendations, and last year, the Tennessee Legislature passed a bill the council developed. That legislationhelps victims of domestic violence stay in their homes when faced with eviction because of an offenders actions, according to a news release. <\/p>\n
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