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Proclamation Declaring May 13 to May 22, 2016 as the 20th Annual East Bay Affordable Housing Week, “Investing in Homes & Hope.” (Housing 236)
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WHEREAS, quality affordable housing is vital to diverse, healthy, safe and vibrant communities; and
WHEREAS, rising housing costs have led longtime residents to be displaced, live in overcrowded and substandard homes, or become homeless, threatening our region’s social and economic diversity; and
WHEREAS, creating new permanently affordable homes and preserving and improving existing housing helps our residents maintain community roots; and
WHEREAS, empowering and engaging local resident leaders helps to shape better housing, tenant protections, and development policies; and
WHEREAS, non-profit organizations, local jurisdictions, community organizations and many others continue to build inclusive communities by providing homes, shelter and support for low-income people and those with special needs; and
WHEREAS, local jurisdictions, like the City of Alameda, play an important role by supporting investments in affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors is exploring putting a General Obligation Housing Bond before voters this November, 2016 General Election which could create and preserve affordable housing in Alameda County, and the Alameda City Council will consider supporting that Bond; and
WHEREAS, East Bay Housing Organizations has organized Affordable Housing Week for 20 years and will feature 17 events acknowledging the need for and benefits of affordable housing.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Trish Herrera Spencer, Mayor of the City of Alameda, hereby proclaim May 13 - 21st, 2016 as the 20th Annual Affordable Housing Week in the City of Alameda and encourage residents of Alameda to participate in those activities.
Trish Herrera Spencer
Mayor