Darlisha Moore has been living between hotels and her car since January. (Photo by Toby Cox)
People experiencing homelessness in Hampton Roads chase help that is often out of reach
Toby Cox
Business and Growth Reporter
Darlisha Moore, a 44-year-old certified nursing assistant earning around $3,000 a month, has been experiencing homelessness with her 13-year-old daughter since January.
Despite working full-time and seeking aid through the statewide 211 line and regional hotlines, Moore has repeatedly hit dead ends with full shelters and exhausted resources.
Additionally, Moore finds herself caught in a common gap for working families: earning too much to qualify for public assistance programs but not enough to afford housing.
Which cities and counties in Hampton Roads are asking voters to decide on a 1% sales tax for school construction?
Voters in some jurisdictions will decide on a 1% sales tax that would fund school construction projects. (Photo via Canva)
Virginia voters in select localities will decide on a referendum to implement a 1% sales tax dedicated exclusively to public school construction and maintenance projects.
While Virginia's public schools often receive high national rankings, more than half of the state's school buildings are more than 50 years old.
Local school boards across Hampton Roads pushed city councils throughout the summer to meet short deadlines and get the measure placed on the November ballot.
Congress, school boards, city councils and more: Learn about who’s on Hampton Roads’ ballots
Early voting in Virginia begins Sept. 18. Voters will pick congressional representatives, consider state and some local referendums, as well as local governing and school boards. (Photo by Zach D. Roberts)
Hampton Roads voters face a diverse ballot this election season, spanning federal, local and statewide measures.
Across Virginia, residents will vote on three proposed constitutional amendments, while select Hampton Roads cities will weigh a local sales tax increase to finance school construction.
To help voters navigate the crowded slate, WHRO News collected candidate feedback on key issues directly informed by reader questions.
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