Khalil Ramal pledges 120 ‘truly affordable’ homes in east London, Ont.
Ramal clarified that he’s not a financial backer of the project, but rather someone who intends to use his connections and experience to push the project forward for Magnificent Homes.The mayoral candidate cited his past as an MPP for London-Fanshawe, where Ramal says he helped secure funding for similar affordable housing projects, such as the Residenza Italia apartment building from local non-profit the Italian Seniors’ Project.
“The land … on Second Street is already zoned for residential and then hopefully if I get elected as mayor, we’ll see how we can help in this regard to make it easier and faster,” Ramal said. Ramal added that an application has not yet been filed with the city, but that construction will start as soon as Magnificent Homes is granted approval.“I committed to work with Magnificent Homes to build these homes whether I’m elected or don’t get elected, but as you know, if I get elected, it will be easier,” Ramal added.During a platform unveiling last month, Ramal promised to build “hundreds of new truly affordable homes” within his first month in office.
Ramal faces nine competitors in the race, including two-term councillor and current Deputy Mayor Josh Morgan. The other candidates are Brandon Ellis, Daniel Jeffery, Dan Lenart, Norman Robert Miles, Carlos Murray, Joanne Nichols, Sean O’Connell and Sandie Thomas.
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