Meeting Time: May 14, 2020 at 6:00pm EDT
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Agenda Item

2. 20-333 Adoption of the FY 21 Operating and Capital Budget.

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    Janie Pudhorodsky over 4 years ago

    This is Janie Pudhorodsky, a member of Church of the Incarnation and a leader in IMPACT. I oppose budget because it does not include any money for an affordable housing trust fund. Affordable housing trust funds are the most efficient use of money to improve the house in crisis we are in. The situation is going to be worse for the most vulnerable due to the Covid-19 crisis and they need anything that can be done to improve the housing crisis.

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    Sheila Herlihy over 4 years ago

    I am a representative of IMPACT, which represents 25 congregations spread throughout our community, and I want to encourage you to include money for an affordable housing fund in this year's budget. I know that the economy is especially unpredictable in this time of pandemic, but one thing we can be sure of is that people who had little or no safety net before will be even worse off now. The lack of affordable housing our community was seeing before (with more than 6000 households in the county cost-burdened by their housing) will be exacerbated now. Affordable housing trust funds are the most efficient use of money to actually see results, and now is the time to act, so that when the new housing policy is adopted later this year, there are already funds to work with. Please consider amending the budget to include at least $2.5 million for an Affordable Housing Fund. Thank you.

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    JL Mulligan over 4 years ago

    I live in Albemarle and go to TJMC-UU Church. I have witnessed the impact of the lack of affordable housing on the elderly on fixed incomes as well as the physically and mentally challenged people who also live in Albemarle County. The Covid-19 epidemic is only making their burden greater. I urge you to include $2.5 million in the budget for more affordable housing in Albemarle. These funds will increase the safety and security of our fellow citizens. This is what good government is all about.

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    Aidan Workman over 4 years ago

    Affordable housing is an urgent need in Albemarle and COVID-19 is only pushing even more people to the brink of homelessness. We need funding to ensure everyone can afford to live here. Please put at least $2.5 million in the housing fund to help developers build homes that everyone can afford.

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    Joshua Scott over 4 years ago

    My name is Josh Scott from Charlottesville Vineyard Church, reprsenting IMPACT. Affordable housing was already a severe problem in Albemarle county, and this will only get worse due to the economic impact of COVID-19. It is urgent that the Housing Fund receives at least $2.5 million for all residents of the county to have access to safe and affordable housing.

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    Emma Baker over 4 years ago

    Affordable housing was already a severe problem in Albemarle county, and this will only get worse due to the economic impact of COVID-19. It is urgent that the Housing Fund receives at least 2.5 million for all residents of the county to have access to safe and affordable housing.

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    tom Eckman over 4 years ago

    My name is TomEckman , a member of (Church of Incarnation), representing IMPACT. Affordable housing for low income families in Albemarle County was at crisis levels before COVID-19 and now it’s worse! Please fund the Housing Fund with at least $2.5 million to help developers build homes for our families! Just try to find a reasonable priced apartment in the county, We need a strategy and some real effort! .

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    Vikki Bravo over 4 years ago

    My name is Vikki Bravo and I’m a member of Congregation Beth Israel writing on behalf of IMPACT. The lack of affordable housing was a crisis before the pandemic and now it is more urgent than ever. Please fund the Housing Fund with at least $2.5 million to help maintain families in current housing and help developers build housing for our struggling families.

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    Larry Becker over 4 years ago

    My name is Lawrence Becker, a county resident and member of Congregation Beth Israel, representing IMPACT. Affordable housing for low income families in Albemarle County was at crisis levels before COVID-19 and now it’s worse! Please fund the Housing Fund with at least $2.5 million to help developers build homes for our families!