Cinema emphasized its focus on providing lasting, common-sense solutions to the challenges affecting housing availability and affordability
Washington – Arizona Senator Kirsten Cinema hosts a meeting with members of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) for a lasting solution to the shortage of affordable and available housing options across Arizona We talked about strategies.
“Today, too many Arizona families are struggling to find quality, affordable housing. Addressing the shortage of affordable housing as rents and home prices continue to rise And we will continue to work to make everyday Arizonans feel safe,” said Cinema, a member of the Senate’s Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development.
Cinema heard from NAHREP members about their priorities and how they can work together to meet their needs and better serve families in Arizona. Specifically, Cinema spoke of the need for lasting solutions to affordable housing shortages across Arizona and comprehensive immigration reform.
Last week, Cinema met with the White Mountain Apache and San Carlos housing authorities to discuss solutions to the challenges of housing affordability and accessibility in tribal communities. Cinema has discussed its success with both tribal housing authorities. This includes using the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) to build more affordable housing units and provide accessible housing while supporting the careers of tribe members. Includes a way to expand your options.
Last month, Sinema held two events with major Phoenix housing stakeholders. Cinema is the largest provider of shelter services in Maricopa County.He got a first tour of UMOM and saw first-hand how its innovative model provides childcare and workforce development alongside shelter services. . Sinema then brought together industry stakeholders and affordability advocates to assess the Arizona market, identify supply challenges in his chain that are hindering capital spending, and provide solutions to those challenges. is created.
In January, Cinema led the largest bipartisan delegation of US Senators in recent memory to the southwestern borders of El Paso, Texas and Yuma, Arizona, an ongoing bipartisan delegation witnessed daily by the Arizona border community. We have seen firsthand the humanitarian and security crises. During the Congressional delegation, Cinema convened a roundtable with participating U.S. Senators, nonprofits, local law enforcement, and local elected leaders, presented by the ongoing border crisis. Cinema has pledged to continue working with solution-focused colleagues who understand the need for lasting results to solve this challenge.
of National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals is a non-profit 501(c)6 trade association that promotes sustainable living among Latinos by educating and empowering real estate professionals who serve Latinos. Dedicated to promoting home ownership. NAHREP is the premier trade organization for Hispanics, with over 30,000 members in 48 states and over 70 chapters.
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