Brown Announces New Investments to Address Lead Hazards in Montgomery County

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, welcomed a $5.5 million investment to help address lead-based paint hazards in Dayton and Montgomery County. This investment will address lead and other health hazards in homes throughout Montgomery County to protect children and families from the life-long health effects of lead exposure, and support partnerships and coalitions in the Dayton area to assess and address lead-based paint hazards threaten families' health.

"Families shouldn't have to worry that their home is hurting or poisoning their children, but sadly, that's still a reality for too many in Ohio," said Brown. "These new resources will help protect children from hazards in their homes like lead paint, make a smart investment in the health and future of our kids and communities, and give parents the peace of mind that their children can grow up in a safe environment."

The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the investments as a part of their lead-based paint and lead hazard reduction demonstration grant programs.

Investments from HUD include:

• $3 million to Montgomery County to address lead and other health hazards in local homes to protect children and families from lead poisoning.
• $2.5 million to the City of Dayton to build local capacity to address lead hazards safely and effectively in homes throughout the city.

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