To: Board of Supervisors
From: Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
Report Title: Resolution Proclaiming May as “Affordable Housing Month” in the East Bay
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution Proclaiming May as “Affordable Housing Month” in the East Bay, as recommended by Supervisor Federal D. Glover.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
East Bay Housing Organizations proudly commemorates its 40th anniversary, it continues to champion affordable housing in the East Bay, fostering a racially and economically just community for all.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
None.
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
IN THE MATTER OF Proclaiming May as “Affordable Housing Month” in the East Bay
WHEREAS, quality affordable homes are vital to healthy, safe, and racially just communities;
WHEREAS, as East Bay Housing Organizations proudly commemorates its 40th anniversary, it continues to champion affordable housing in the East Bay, fostering a racially and economically just community for all;
WHEREAS, even before current high inflation rates, increasing housing costs led longtime residents to be displaced, live in overcrowded homes, or experience homelessness, threatening our region’s racial diversity and economic opportunity;
WHEREAS, stable affordable homes are the solution to homelessness, and support seniors, families, youth, veterans, people with disabilities or special needs, and our whole community;
WHEREAS, local housing organizations are continuing to recognize May as Bay Area Affordable Housing Month because regional action to a growing regional housing crisis is an essential part of recovery from the pandemic and the work to ensure that everyone has an affordable and stable home;
WHEREAS, East Bay Housing Organizations has organized Affordable Housing Week for 28 years, acknowledging the need for and benefits of affordable homes; now,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Board of Supervisors hereby proclaims May as Affordable Housing Month in Contra Costa County; and
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Contra Costa County will work to support affordable and stable housing at the local, regional, state, and federal levels.