About Us: Lead Reduction and Healthy Homes Initiative
Our Lead Reduction and Healthy Homes Initiative supports Barbour County residents in building safer domestic spaces by providing guidance, skills, and onsite aid. By prioritizing the mitigation of lead-based risks, HHI promotes wellness across our local area. This program was granted to the City of Clayton by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to boost our public health.
Outreach and Education
We empower our community with the knowledge needed to identify and prevent lead hazards. Through local workshops and distributions, we ensure every family understands how to keep their homes safe.
Home Remediation
Our program provides professional lead hazard control services to eligible households. We facilitate critical repairs and remediation to remove lead paint risks and improve overall home health standards.
Training
We assist local professionals in securing essential lead abatement certifications and licenses through Alabama SafeState. Our initiative mentors contractors and inspectors to meet state health standards, ensuring a skilled workforce for a safer community.
Meet Your Lead Project Team
Cornelius Burrows
Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor & Project Manager
Mr. Cornelius Burrows serves as the lead inspector and risk assessor for the City of Clayton Lead Safety program and currently serves as Clayton’s internal accountant and the Project Manager for the city's HUD grant. Dedicated to your family's health, he provides professional, expert evaluations to keep your home safe. Trust his expertise and schedule your free lead inspection today with local confidence.
Kathy W. Thomas
Mayor Kathy W. Thomas is the first African American Mayor of Clayton, Alabama, currently serving her second term. A New Orleans native with 32 years of military experience, she advocates for ethical government and strict adherence to safety standards. Under her leadership, the City of Clayton has prioritized public health initiatives like the Lead Reduction and Healthy Homes program. Mayor Thomas remains dedicated to ensuring the safety and wellness of every family in our community.
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Zaria Washington
Ms. Zaria Washington serves in multiple roles for the City of Clayton, including Court Magistrate and Assistant City Clerk. She also supports the Lead Reduction and Healthy Homes project as the Fiscal Officer, helping ensure funds are managed responsibly to protect families and improve housing safety.
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