HOME Funds

Urged the council to use the $583,000 in expiring HOME funds for a one-time emergency rental subsidy program instead of the Valley Creek project, noting the developer has other funding sources.

Said the funds are perfect for a collaborative homelessness approach and urged the council to spend the nine-year-old money on rental assistance now, citing cuts to veteran housing programs.

Argued the city could both build the complex and help thousands of residents with rental assistance, calling rejection of the alternative a missed opportunity.

Expressed support for the affordable housing funding item.

Supported both rental subsidies for income-qualifying residents and 'The Maple' housing development.

Spoke in support of rental subsidies from HOME funds during the public hearing, but expressed opposition to 'The Maple' housing project.

Spoke during public comment to request cancellation of the ICE firing range contract and later advocated for HOME funds to provide rental subsidies for residents of all ages.

Requested the allocation of HOME funds for rental subsidies for income-qualifying residents of all ages.

Advocated for rental subsidies for all ages using HOME funds and later requested termination of the ICE firing range contract.

Asked the council to direct about $348,547 in expiring HOME funds to a tenant-based rental assistance program open to all income-eligible households, prioritizing people experiencing homelessness.