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Friend, To say this election is critical for our city, state and country is an understatement. And there are many issues to consider. Affordable Housing is one. Denver City Council President Amanda Sandoval, Council President Pro Tem Diana Romero Campbell, Former Council Presidents Ramona Martinez and Rosemary Rodriguez, Former Mayor Federico Peña, Denver School Board Members Xochitl “Sochi” Gaytan and Marlene de la Rosa, State Rep. Javier Mabrey, Former State Sen. Polly Baca, Community Leaders Nita Gonzales, Patricia Barela Rivera and Mannie Rodriguez – and nearly 200 other endorsers – urge you to vote Yes on 2R because it means more affordable housing for the hard-working people of Denver! Hear from them in their own words: Amanda Sandoval, Denver City Council President "As a lifelong resident of North Denver whose family has called this city home for generations, I'm deeply saddened by the skyrocketing cost of housing across Denver, and especially in my City Council district. We cannot allow the displacement of longtime residents that's occurring in northwest Denver to occur citywide. That's why I was proud to co-sponsor the Affordable Denver Fund through the Council process and I am urging voters throughout Denver to vote yes on 2R by Nov. 5th."   "For more than 30 years, I’ve tried to serve the Latino community of Denver. That’s why I’m voting Yes on 2R. I thoroughly believe this measure will help Latinos achieve the American Dream of homeownership through cost-saving programs that come at a time when our community needs it the most. I hope you’ll join me in voting Yes on 2R.” Hon. Rosemary Rodriguez   They need your support! Help Rosemary, Amanda, Javier, Diana, and nearly 200 other endorsers pass 2R by posting this on your favorite social media platforms: 🗳️ Dear Denver, I know you're excited to vote the top of the ticket. But with a six-page ballot sitting on your kitchen counter, please start on page 4 by voting YES on Measure 2R. ✅ Vote YES on 2R to deliver more affordable housing for low- and middle-income families, for the essential workers who keep our city going, and for the seniors living on fixed incomes. 🏡 This is that rare chance to stand together and help the people who need our help the most. Vote YES on 2R on page 4 of your ballot.

The housing crisis has hit working people in Houston particularly hard over the past four years. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many working families in Harris County lost their jobs, setting off a cascade of misfortune that far too often led to housing instability and, in many cases, experienced evictions and homelessness. PI's Jordan Pacelli Everett, LMSW co-authored a report as part of our work with the Keep Harris Housed coalition. This report takes a broad look at the landscape of evictions in Harris County since 2020, and highlights successful eviction diversion interventions, particularly an eviction Right to Counsel, as a cost-effective means of keeping tenants housed and improving fairness and efficiency in eviction court. The report also offers recommendations for local governments to dynamically respond to the ongoing eviction crisis. Learn more and read the report here: https://lnkd.in/eEFGN6z9 #KeepHarrisHoused #HousingJustice #PublicHealth #Houston

Statement from Avalon Housing Executive Director Aaron Cooper on the Nov. 2024 election results: The results of yesterday’s election do not change the fact that Avalon remains committed to advocating for budgets and policies that will improve the lives of people in need of supportive affordable housing at ALL levels of government. Locally, we want to say thank you to the Washtenaw County community for its ongoing support of the Public Safety and Mental Health millage. Avalon Housing will continue to work with the county to offer the support people need to exit homelessness and stay housed for the long term, and the millage funding provides important resources for these efforts. Since the millage was originally passed in 2017, Avalon has used a portion of the funding to provide case management, 24/7 crisis call response, peer support and substance use disorder counseling for 600 more people than would have been possible without the millage. Avalon operates on the principle of Housing First, meaning we believe underlying issues can’t be addressed unless a person has a home; the services supported by the millage help make sure people can stay in their homes as they make progress in other areas of their lives. In approving the millage by such a wide margin, county voters have shown a great sense of caring and compassion for our neighbors exiting homelessness. We also applaud passage of the new Older Persons Services millage. As an organization that serves more than 200 seniors across our county, we look forward to working with county leaders to see how we can expand support for older adults in our community. We know that the population experiencing homelessness continues to age, and several of our staff members specifically work with older residents to help them stay healthy and housed. Please consider joining Avalon staff, tenants and volunteers, and our statewide partners in Lansing this coming Wednesday, Nov. 13th at 11am for The Rent Is Too Damn High rally, where we will advocate for several pieces of legislation that protects tenant rights here in Michigan. You can RSVP for the rally at https://ow.ly/zHeN50U1mwW.

We're all feeling the increased cost of living, but it's hitting low-income families the hardest. Did you know that someone earning minimum wage in Missouri has to work 55 hours a week to afford a modest, one-bedroom rental? In Kansas City and beyond, the cost of housing is becoming out of reach. We see this firsthand from the women and children who come to Amethyst Place without stable housing. The same goes for the people who call our office trying to get a spot on our waitlist. This pressing community need motivated our housing expansion project. We'll add 32 units of affordable housing by the end of the year. Sadly, that still won't be enough to fill the gap of 64,000 units of affordable housing needed in Kansas City. Want to learn more about affordable housing needs in Missouri? Visit https://lnkd.in/gJiFPm6K #affordablehousing #housingshortage #houselessness #kcmo #amethystplace #hometoheal #outofreach

May is Older Americans Month, and I don’t have to tell you that it’s never been a more difficult time to be a senior in Portland. When elected mayor, I’ll prioritize tackling the issues older Americans care most about. ⛺ End Unsheltered Homelessness NOW. Portland deserves better than the pain and inaction we see on our streets. Keeping our older Americans safe requires ending this heartbreaking failure of leadership. 🚑 Restore Public Safety, Health, and Confidence. Our first responders are overwhelmed, and response times have never been slower. If you have an emergency, you need to know help is on the way. 🏡 Rapidly Expand Affordable Housing. Our seniors deserve the choice to age in place. My innovative office-to-housing conversions and incentivized home share program will ease the housing pressure for those on fixed incomes. #OlderAmericansMonth #PoweredByConnection #portland #KeithWilsonforMayor

Brooklyn: I am sorry, but I have to disagree with your editorial praising the pitiful deal on the City of Yes (“Yes on Yes,” Nov. 23). As a result of a lack of leadership by our political leaders, we now have 30,000 fewer units, which will probably mean more than 30,000 more families arriving in shelters over the next decade. In addition to losing 30,000 units, somehow we also lost $5 billion that could’ve been used in many other areas. Where is the political leadership in the City Council and why couldn’t they get this passed? This Council is supposed to be progressive. With many of the members term-limited, why was it so difficult to get the original package, which was not overbearing, passed? We can’t accept this piecemeal addition to housing as a success or else we will be looking at more and more housing shortages. Robert Mascali NY Daily News 11/27

Denver Housing Authority Resident Community Connections Services Continuum is a testament to our commitment to building not just homes, but futures. This holistic approach addresses the diverse needs of our community, ensuring every individual has the support they need to thrive. It starts with Housing Navigators, bridging the gap for those facing instability or homelessness, connecting them to vital housing programs. For our youth, we’re breaking the generational cycle of poverty with development programs that provide education and afterschool opportunities, offering hope and potential for brighter tomorrows. Through Education and Employment, we’re empowering individuals with the skills and opportunities they need to secure meaningful careers, while Homeownership programs guide families on their journey to stability and equity. At the heart of it all are Supportive Services, ensuring families can access essentials like food, healthcare, and financial education, while Community Engagement amplifies voices, fosters leadership, and creates shared opportunities. Finally, Financial Self-Sufficiency equips families with the tools to save, budget, and work toward independence. This continuum isn’t just a roadmap for 2025—it’s a promise. A promise to stand with our community every step of the way, transforming lives through opportunity, support, and empowerment. Together, we’re creating a future where everyone has the chance to succeed. #LookingForward

Did you know that 8% of undergraduates endure homelessness? Finding effective solutions to this challenge will help improve completion rates, reduce debt, and likely enhance student health and wellbeing too. That’s why we just released a landmark evaluation of a vanguard program. Launched in 2014 by Tacoma Community College and the Tacoma Housing Authority, the nationally recognized College Housing Assistance Program provided government-funded housing choice vouchers to students experiencing or at serious risk of experiencing homelessness. Our evaluation examined the program’s effects over seven years on students’ academic performance and attainment, housing stability, employment and earnings, use of public benefits, health and use of publicly funded health services, and interactions with the criminal justice system. ➡️ Check out the full report now to learn what happened next. https://bit.ly/3UEooZA Sara Goldrick-Rab, @Ivan Harrell, and Christine Baker-Smith #RealCollege

High housing costs are squeezing millions of American families, regardless of political affiliation. The root cause? A long-standing housing shortage. Across the US, home prices have soared, with about a quarter of renters spending over half their income on housing. Homelessness is on the rise, and "super commuters" are becoming the norm. Both red and blue states are taking action by removing barriers to construction and altering zoning rules to allow for greater housing diversity in neighborhoods. States are embracing backyard homes, smaller cottages, and duplexes/triplexes in single-family neighborhoods to increase density. Montana, Arizona, Texas, Minnesota, and North Carolina have seen Democrats and Republicans unite for housing legislation, proving that this issue should transcend political divides. . . . #CostOfHousing #HousingShortage #CommunityEngagement #BellinghamWashington #BellinghamLocal #DowntownBellingham #HousingForBellingham #Bellinghome #WhatcomCounty

this article fails to take into account the anti-business atmosphere currently in Albany. the 2019 rental law killed over 40k units being renovated. no 421-a for new construction. a garbage j-51 to keep buildings up to date. the low LTV by banks on the properties due to low value growth. higher insurance premiums by insurance companies scared of deterioration of the properties. the lack of work for blue collar workers due to the 2019 law. repeal the 2019 rental law, and watch how owners solve the housing crisis. yes Linda Rosenthal, that means you.