The 5 million Bond will support the county’s overall goal of building 1000 units in the next 5 years, but will not be the sole source of funding to make this goal possible. The Bond is vital to enabling our community to reach this goal!
This November, Orange County voters will have the opportunity to change the lives of 160 local families. By voting yes on the $5 million dollar bond for affordable housing, voters can help families achieve residential stability. This step has numerous positive effects downstream for individuals and their families. Affordable housing is one of the primary …
The following Letter to the Editor was sent to INDY Week on Oct. 21st. Dear Indy Editors: Your editorial board chose to not endorse the Affordable Housing Bond because you claim Orange County lacks a plan for how the bond funds will be invested to create new affordable housing units. This is not the case. … Continue reading
A coherent plan The $5 million affordable housing bond in Orange County is well planned, and is a value for every county resident. The Indy’s lack of endorsement for this bond was short-sighted and harmful to those in need of housing in our community. State and federal financial support for affordable housing have decreased more … Continue reading
I have always relied on The Indy for election endorsements but this year your paper got it wrong when you encouraged voters to vote NO for the affordable housing bond in Orange County. A NO vote on this bond will hurt working families, it will hurt police officers and teachers and Town employees, and it … Continue reading
If you are wondering how to engage in the advocacy process for the Orange County Education and Affordable Housing bonds, look no further than: http://www.voteforkidsandfamilies.org This website is the hub for volunteer-driven events like canvassing and phone banking, which are occurring every weekend in October. With so much attention paid to the presidential, gubernatorial, and senatorial … Continue reading
from: ocjusticeunited.org On Thursday September 15, 300 Justice United leaders will take action on policing and affordable housing issues. Justice United will meet publicly with District Attorney Jim Woodall, and rally support for the Housing Bond. Continue reading
Thanks to everyone who helped support the Penny for Housing, which Chapel Hill’s Town Council adopted tonight as part of its annual budget. The Town’s fiscal year 2015 budget now includes $689,000 of general funds set aside to support affordable housing development and preservation, an amount equal to nearly one penny of the property tax rate. … Continue reading
Our partners at the Community Empowerment Fund and the Marian Cheek Jackson Center put together a great, inspiring video in support of the Penny for Housing. Please take a look and share it around: Continue reading
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