with Mayor Annie Coulter of the Village of Ford Heights
Posted Feb 14, 2018
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Mayor Annie Coulter, Village of Ford Heights discusses new economic development and housing in Ford Heights. With grants to revamp houses and 394 development, there will be more jobs and businesses in the area. Ford Heights wants to recruit families.
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