Knox County Mayor Ragsdale is asking HUD to review "all federal entitlement funding":

Providing public health services to persons oflow to moderate-income is a fundamental duty of this office. Helping revitalize blighted buildings and seeking to create positive change in economically disadvantaged communities is another. The Hardy Clinic restoration and health department lease are important steps in helping us meet these duties. I am unwilling to see the good work that is being accomplished here undermined by the concerns that have been raised over the project and I am seeking your assistance. I request that the Knoxville office of HUD immediately conduct a monitoring review of all programs and processes involving federal entitlement funding. I would also ask that if necessary, BUD utilize any and all of the resources available to support this monitoring, including Technical Assistance, consulting specialists and/or subject matter experts from HUD's national headquarters.

A copy of Mayor Ragsdale's letter to HUD is attached [1].