Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berkes Council for Women invites everyone to attend an upcoming public hearing on financial independence to hear the Councils research on the issue of high interest lending practices and to discuss solutions to financial problems impacting the community.

The hearing will be held at the Family Justice Center, 5705 Uptain Road, on Monday at 5:30 p.m.

Financial Independence, a workgroup of the Mayors Council for Women, has completed their most recent policy paper and will be hosting this public hearing to discuss their findings about the impact of high interest lending practices.

Councilwoman Carol Berz, along with panelists Martina Guilfoil, Tracee Smith, Joda Thongnopnua, and Jennifer Harper will discuss the impact of high interest loans and the recommendations of the Financial Independence workgroup.

Mayor Berke announced the creation of the Council for Women during his 2015 State of the City Address. The Council addresses issues such as domestic violence, justice, education, healthcare, economic opportunity, history, and leadership.

The City of Chattanooga has already adopted three of the Councils recommendations, and last year the Tennessee Legislature passed a bill the Council developed. It helps victims of domestic violence stay in their home when faced with eviction because of the offenders actions.

For more info, visit http://connect.chattanooga.gov/councilforwomen/.

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Mayor's Council For Women Invites Public To Financial Independence Hearing On Monday - The Chattanoogan