Dave Chappelle spoke out at a recent council meeting in Yellow Springs, Ohio, to oppose a plan to offer an affordable housing portion a new development being constructed in the area.
A plan for “Oberer Homes” can move forward but, it will no longer include the affordable housing that was initially planned as part of a development of single-family homes, townhomes, and duplexes to be built on a 53-acre area at the south edge of town.
Chappelle was one of the numerous residents who spoke during the meeting. The wealthy comedian with a deep stake in community development spoke out against the proposal.
Chappelle took the mic and questioned why the council would support the housing plan “while it kicks out a $65 million-a-year company.”
“I cannot believe you would make me audition for you,” Chappelle said. “You look like clowns. I am not bluffing. I will take it all off the table,” he’s recorded saying in a video posted on the Yellow Springs community access page.
The comedian plans to open a restaurant and a comedy club in the area under his Iron Table Holdings LLC company.
Made to order and shipped to your door.
His publicist, Carla Sims, told CNN, “Dave Chappelle didn’t kill affordable housing. Concerned residents and a responding Village Council ‘killed’ a half-baked plan which never actually offered affordable housing.”
