Washington – Arizona Senator Kirsten Cinema, San Carlos Housing Authority – Tribal Designated Housing Entity of San Carlos Apache Reservation – Discuss solutions to the lack of affordable and available tribal housing options.

“Arizonans living on the San Carlos Apache Reservation, and in all tribal communities throughout the state, have a right to access to safe, affordable housing. We will continue to work with the people of Arizona who know best what to offer,” Cinema said.

During the conference, Cinema voted on a number of proposals that would help make housing more affordable and accessible on the reservation, including reauthorizing the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 in a bipartisan fashion. expressed support for The Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Veterans Assistance Housing (VASH) Voucher is available to veterans in Arizona, Indian Country, to prevent methamphetamines and toxins in their homes, a costly and growing problem for the community. Solutions can be identified to address fentanyl cleanup and repair.

Last month, Sinema held two events with Phoenix housing industry leaders. Sinema first toured UMOM, the largest provider of shelter services in Maricopa County, to see 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.

Sinema recently met with the White Mountain Apache Housing Authority to hear their needs and priorities regarding housing affordability and community availability in India.

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