Why do Salt Lake City school board members partially blame the city for potential school closures?

Board members criticized the city on issues like gentrification, affordable housing and safe walkways to schools. City Council members say they’ve taken action.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune File ) Salt Lake City Hall in the Salt Lake Valley. Salt Lake City school board members question whether the City Council has done enough to keep housing affordable and neighborhoods welcoming for families; council members say they have invested millions in affordable housing.

Why do Salt Lake City school board members partially blame the city for potential school closures?

Board members criticized the city on issues like gentrification, affordable housing and safe walkways to schools. City Council members say they’ve taken action.

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