Dave Chappelle Speaks Out Against Ohio's Low-End Housing Projects

Dave Chappelle spoke out against Ohio housing plans to build more affordable homes.

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He also threatened to pull investments in the village if they went ahead with the plan.

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The village council voted out the project, which was subsequently scrapped.

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His statement received mixed responses, although there was applause from the hall audience following it.

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His investments in the town include his restaurant, a company, and an upcoming comedy club.

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Chappelle said he lives behind the proposed development, so he knew it was a farce.

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Chappelle's rep insisted that he did nothing wrong, and the plan would never have worked in the first place.

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Chappelle made headlines for alleged transphobic jokes in his recent Netflix comedy show, The Closer.

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Members of the Trans community protested against the comedy special.

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