HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-05-09 - Affordable Housing Month
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Pat Burt
Mayor
AFFORDABLE HOUSING MONTH
WHEREAS, affordable housing is a basic human right and yet, each year, thousands of Silicon Valley
families and individuals struggle to find an affordable home in this expensive housing market; and
WHEREAS, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has continued to exacerbate the existing housing and
homelessness crises; and
WHEREAS, many Palo Alto residents who were feeling financial stress during the COVID-19 pandemic
continue to struggle with dramatically rising living costs and struggle to pay for their housing; and
WHEREAS, the process of economic recovery will be gradual. Palo Alto must put the constant need for new
affordable housing development, preservation of existing affordable homes, and protection of its most vulnerable
residents at the center of its recovery planning to promote the stability of its community; and
WHEREAS, the City has implemented meaningful actions to help alleviate this crisis by establishing a safe
parking program, funding teacher housing and continued support of fair housing services; and
WHEREAS, many organizations throughout Silicon Valley are dedicated to providing safe, stable, permanent
and affordable housing to all members of the community; these organizations along with local agencies and
community members have organized Affordable Housing Month.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Pat Burt, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto on behalf of the entire City Council do
hereby proclaim the month of May as Affordable Housing Month in the City of Palo Alto, to call upon our
community to support affordable housing solutions and to recognize the successful efforts of the City of Palo Alto
and its partners who seek to improve access to affordable housing in Palo Alto.
PRESENTED: May 9, 2022
Proclamation
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