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Your Vote. Your Community. Your Home. When you cast your vote, you’re not just shaping policies—you’re impacting the real estate market, housing affordability, and community development. From property taxes to zoning laws, every vote counts toward building a future that reflects your values and priorities! Protect your investment. Influence your neighborhood’s growth. Make your voice heard in shaping housing policies. VOTE this election season! It’s your right, your community, and your future. #VoteForChange #RealEstateMatters #YourVoteYourHome

Sharing ZIP codes with neighboring cities creates challenges for emergency management, public safety, business attraction, elections, community identity, and of course, mail delivery. Alexander Fung, MPP shares how the City of Eastvale, CA, took innovative approaches to secure a new, independent ZIP code, including the establishment of a national coalition of cities facing the same issue. More: https://lnkd.in/gkW4tphk

Reflecting on San Diego's upcoming mayoral election, it's clear that the city's future is at a pivotal crossroads. Both Todd Gloria and Larry Turner present compelling yet contrasting visions for addressing housing affordability, infrastructure, and homelessness. As voters, how do we balance short-term fixes with long-term strategies What values should guide the city's approach to its pressing challenges What kind of San Diego do we envision for future generations?

Top of the discussion agenda at future meetings about affordable housing should be convincing local councils to charge commercial rates on all rental properties. Rental properties are the only commercial properties in Australia that do not pay commercial rates despite being owned exclusively for the purpose of earning an income for the owner - not as a place for them to live. This local rates loophole is unjustified and is paid for by higher rates paid by all other ratepayers.

https://lnkd.in/dJhh8AvM And thus is the tale of urban cities in America. State starves urban area of cash —> urban area declines —> wealthy residents flee urban area —> urban area further deteriorates —> republicans and democrats blame each other

📢 Rhode Islanders, Vote YES on Question 3 for Affordable Housing! 🏠 The housing crisis in Rhode Island is impacting all of us, but it’s especially challenging for marginalized and low-income communities. Question 3 on the ballot this November offers a vital solution with the $120 million Housing and Community Opportunity Bond, which will directly address our housing shortage and support the creation of affordable, sustainable homes. If passed, this bond will: ✅ Allocate $80 million to create and sustain affordable housing units, giving families and individuals a stable place to live. ✅ Support community redevelopment, infrastructure improvements, and pre-development initiatives to increase housing accessibility. ✅ Help municipalities acquire properties for affordable housing, creating more options for homeownership and reducing homelessness risks. We know that affordable housing plays a huge role in reducing inequalities and supporting economic growth, and this bond is an investment in both. Let’s come together to create real change and bring accessible housing to our communities. Vote YES on 3 to move Rhode Island toward a more inclusive future! 🌟 #RhodeIsland #AffordableHousing #VoteYes #Question3 #UnitedWeVoteRI Thank you United Way of Rhode Island for all your work around these vital issues our communities face. Visit: unitedwevoteri.org and take advantage of all the resources available!

Veteran Housing Corp would suggest this is a good start in tackling the affordable housing crisis in America, although no local, state, or federal program should use a cent of taxpayer dollars to fund any project that does not guarantee AFFORDABILITY IN PERPETUITY (permanent affordability) for all units of a proposed project. If the State of Vermont can do it, so can the rest of America. A a model for all future government funded or subsidized housing projects or developments, no exceptions! https://lnkd.in/eFEUC8c8 Additionally, local, state and federal housing agencies should look to the Helsinki, FINLAND MODEL of ending homelessness by providing affordable housing for all  'It’s a miracle': Helsinki's radical solution to homelessnesshttps://lnkd.in/er9HZSQU Even the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development AGREES THAT adopting FINLAND'S MODEL OF ERADICATING HOMELESSNESS may be of great value to resolving the affordable housing and homelessness crises in America https://lnkd.in/gkSZWYRU

Safe, affordable housing is the foundation of a strong community. But the path to accessible housing starts with your vote. When we vote, we have the power to elect leaders who prioritize affordable housing and fair policies. Our vote can lead to better zoning laws, rent stabilization and housing assistance programs. It means more housing developments, revitalized neighborhoods, and opportunities for all. Voting ensures our voices are heard in decisions that affect our homes and communities. Vote for housing. Vote for stability. Vote for a future where everyone has a place to call home. THIS IS THE POWER OF WE.

🌆 Why Local Government Matters This Election Season 🌆 City councils, county boards, and local committees are the unsung heroes of our communities. They shape the daily experiences in our neighborhoods, from parks to public safety and infrastructure. Often, these elected officials work behind the scenes to maintain and improve the quality of life right in our backyards. What Do City Councils Do? - Decision-Making: They make crucial decisions on land use, zoning, and economic development that impact housing, jobs, and green spaces. - Budgeting: Local councils oversee budgets for essential services, ensuring roads, parks, schools, and emergency services are well-funded. - Community Engagement: Through meetings, events, and planning sessions, they’re accessible to hear residents' voices and ideas. - Policy & Programs: From sustainability initiatives to public transportation, city councils shape policies that tackle both immediate and long-term challenges. Why Should We Care? Local government is where we see the most direct impact on our lives. This election season, let's think about the people shaping our communities, supporting local businesses, and promoting environmental stewardship. Every vote is a step toward shaping the future of our towns and cities. #LocalGov #CityCouncil #CommunityMatters #ElectionSeason #IVoted

With Election Day just around the corner, we want to urge our community to vote 'Yes' on Question 3. 💜What is Question 3?💜 Question 3 asks Rhode Islanders to approve $120 million in bonds to boost housing in the Ocean State. 💜What does Approval of Question 3 do?💜 It would provide the state with $80M to develop low and moderate income housing, $10M for community revitalization projects, $20M to develop low, moderate, and middle income housing, $5M for site acquisition for supportive housing, $4M for housing-related infrastructure, and $1M for municipal planning. 💜What does that MEAN though?💜 Bond funds will be used to ensure Rhode Islanders who are seeking affordable housing can find it. Specifically, it will enable low-income workers to afford a safe and permanent place to call home. It will help give Rhode Island’s homeless families the opportunity for a better quality of life. Reminder: Election Day is November 5th but Early Voting has already begun! Visit https://vote.sos.ri.gov/ to find your polling place and view a sample ballot.