Apologies: should have used the word “reduction” instead of “cut.” Understand it’s not base budget spending that’s going away, but still an unmet need and unmet by far.

For sure, the administration and legislature have invested a significant amount of dollars in housing over these past few years. The question is, should we reduce investment by 90% or should we look at new ways to solve the affordable housing crisis for real?

The Scott Administration proposed a 90% cut to housing investments this year. The House charts a better path -- a ten year vision to solve our housing crisis.
Excellent piece by Rep Mike Rice: Vermont must invest to end our housing crisis #vtpoli
vtdigger.org/2024/04/05/rep…

VPOP AARP Vermont BBAvt Lake Champlain Chamber Vermont Professionals of Color, Habitat for Humanity Champlain Housing Trust Local Motion and more all turned out today to call for passage of Neighborhood Code Monday #vtpoli #btvcc

Burlington officials push zoning change ahead of council vote wcax.com/video/2024/03/…

Our documentary film and case study trace the history of Burlington, Vermont’s affordable housing strategies back to the 1980s, when the city government under then-mayor Bernie Sanders established many programs to combat gentrification and displacement. go.lincolninst.edu/l/153411/2024-…

Powerful piece in @NYTOpinion.

A call to act. We must do better here in #Vermont , with 2nd highest rate of homelessness in the nation, and across the country. We know what to do, what’s lacking are the resources, like ⁦Rep. Becca Balint’s proposal. #vtpoli nytimes.com/interactive/20…

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Hear Tony Pickett on Community Land Trusts, created by Civil Rights leaders in response to the violent eviction of Black farmers advocating for the right to vote. Grounded Solutions Network champions shared equity models that make housing PERMANENTLY affordable. #CLTs
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This week I announced my bill, the Community Housing Act, which would invest $500 billion, yep with a B, in addressing the housing crisis. This bill is about ensuring regular people can afford homes. That’s how we rebuild the middle class and strengthen our communities.

Such a comprehensive plan, and promotes permanently affordable housing to create lasting solutions. Thank you, Rep. Becca Balint.

The housing crisis touches every family in Vermont and across the country. It’s time for Congress to do something about it.

Why is housing so unaffordable in Vermont? Why has homelessness increased? A discussion with Michael Monte of Champlain Housing Trust. #vt #vt poli #btv #HousingCrisis buzzsprout.com/2246311/143699…

Kathy Beyer: The raised ranch vtdigger.org/2024/01/19/kat…

📷📷 Join us on January 18th for Homeless Awareness Day! 📷 The Chittenden County Homeless Alliance (CCHA) is hosting a community event at City Hall Park to raise awareness and showcase our commitment to making homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring!

New year, new opportunities! If you're looking for something new, check out the Jobs Board for new openings! Right now, Champlain Housing Trust is recruiting a Resident Engagement Manager.

Visit the Jobs Board: bit.ly/3vTfXMX

Some good ideas and resources shared. How about public officials, elected or appointed? Journalists?

This, too:

Champlain Housing Trust In no particular order, Sightline Institute, Dan Bertolet, M. Nolan Gray, California YIMBY, Jenny Schuetz, (((Matthew Lewis))) progressive federalism SOS, Kevin Erdmann, Charlie Gardner, Salim Furth, Emily Hamilton, Mike Eliason, Market Urbanism, Stephen Hoskins 🔰🏗️🧦🪩, Welcoming Neighbors Network 🏗🏘👋, Parking Reform Network