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Richard Simmons, 72, of Matthews tells Charlotte City Council that he wants to put a face on the data that show rents are rising in the Charlotte area. BY JEFF SINER/Charlotte Observer Charlotte’s efforts to build more affordable housing got a boost Monday (8/27/18), with the announcement of large donations…

By Steve Harrison and Ely Portillo Published: Sept.  15, 2017 02:55 PM, updated Sept.  15, 2017 05:27 PM Has Charlotte’s strategy for building affordable housing been wrong? For the second time in five years, a city-hired consultant has said the city’s biggest need is to help Charlotte’s poorest residents –…