Fourteen mayors and a number of corporate leaders are launching “Mayors & CEOs for U.S. Housing Investment,” which calls on the federal government to invest more money into affordable housing and homeless services. The coalition is focused on federal policy changes, such as maximizing funding for federal housing programs, including successful grant programs that encourage innovation and partnerships. The coalition is also calling for the creation of a Housing Stabilization Fund that HUD would use to provide one-time, short-term emergency housing assistance to households below 80 percent of area median income. The group of mayors and CEOs represents a bipartisan and geographically diverse range of communities across the country, including Denver, Little Rock, Los Angeles, Oakland, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C., as well as Airbnb, GHC Housing Partners and Sutter Health. San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, who passed away suddenly last year, initiated the effort.
Mayors and CEOs Launch New Affordable Housing Initiative
Published by Oklahoma Coalition for Affordable Housing
The vision of OCAH: That all Oklahomans have the opportunity to live in safe, healthy and affordable homes. Our Mission: To lead the movement to ensure that all residents of the state of Oklahoma flourish in safe, affordable homes and to help communities develop safe and affordable housing options for all of their residents. We reach our mission through advocacy, education and practical training to foster the production and maintenance of affordable housing throughout the state. View all posts by Oklahoma Coalition for Affordable Housing
