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Gainesville Sun Op-Ed Article: Focus on goal of securing housing for all residents

Submitted by Alachua County in June 2021.

News

Jeffrey Shapiro, Mary Hawks and Lynn Frazier Guest columnists to The Gainesville Sun

As the pandemic wanes, people are returning to work and losing government support. Low-wage earners who are often renters face an untenable situation.

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City Council Special Meeting 6/15/2021 - Item 8A

Submitted by Santa Monica in June 2021.

Testimony

The following testimony was read into the record on behalf of the LWVSM at the June 15th City Council Special Meeting on

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RHNA/Housing Element Toolkit

Housing Toolkit, California, Advocacy

What is the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)?

RHNA is the process to determine the number of housing units, at all income levels, that a jurisdiction is required to plan for under California law. The plan for RHNA allocation must be included in the “Housing Element” section of the local government’s General Plan, which is reviewed and approved by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. 

Introduction

Cities and Counties Plan for Housing 

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Housing

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in May 2021.

Position

LWVDDH supports equal rights for all to provide equal access to housing.
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Housing Element FAQs: What is a Housing Element? Why Does it Matter?

white text and a logo for LWV Santa Monica on a blue background with flowers. clip art houses in the foreground. Housing Element FAQs What is a housing element? why does it matter?

Submitted by Santa Monica in May 2021.

Event Date: 
05/26/2021 - 6:00pm to 05/27/2021 - 5:45pm
Event location: 

via Zoom

Please join the League of Women Voters of Santa Monica for our continuing monthly speaker series on Housing. Our third event will explore the specific subject of housing elements.

Confirmed Panelists:

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Homelessness Action Policy Local League Toolkit

homelessness

NEW - Toolkit to assist your League in identifying high-priority homelessness endeavors specific to, and supportive of, your local communities in California.

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Proposed New Housing Position to Replace the Existing Position

Submitted by PASADENA AREA in April 2021.

News

Proposed by the Social Justice–Housing Committee and recommended by the Board for member approval on June 3, 2021:

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Current LWV-PA Position on Housing as of May 2021

Submitted by PASADENA AREA in April 2021.

News

LWV-PA Position on Housing/Economic Opportunities:

Adopted 1979, 1980/ revised 2000, 2001, 2007, 2019

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Housing

Housing

 LWV POLICIES AND POSITIONS—Housing and Homelessness, include:

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LWV Bay Area Council -- all invited!

graphic of virtual meeting screen

Submitted by Diablo Valley in April 2021.

Event Date: 
05/01/2021 - 10:00am to 12:30pm
Event location: 

online, via Zoom

League leaders are invited to participate in the League of Women Voters Bay Area biennial Council meeting. The Agenda will focus on League priorities at the regional and local level with policy briefings on Climate Change--Sustainability; and Housing, Homelessness and Plan Bay Area 2050 implications, with speakers from LWV Berkeley, Albany & Emeryville's Climate Change group, and Michael Lane from SPUR.

A League Town Hall with Leagues and County Councils is the special feature. This Town Hall interactive forum is about "League Action, Advocacy and Collaboration". League leaders will share their specific local League priorities for 2021-22 and report out successes during this pandemic climate and challenges---a time for League members to speak out and connect, with ample time for Q&A. Don't miss out, and sign up now!

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