housing

Thanked the city on behalf of St. Vincent de Paul for CDBG funds used to provide emergency rental assistance and prevent evictions for struggling local families.

Spoke passionately as a case manager at the Turning Point shelter about the human impact of CDBG funds in helping unhoused individuals rebuild their lives.

Shared details of Turning Point Foundation's 'Our Place Safe Haven' emergency shelter funded by CDBG, highlighting successful client transitions to stable housing.

Thanked the council on behalf of Habitat for Humanity for CDBG support used to provide critical home repairs for low-income senior homeowners like Donna Kaye.

Detailed personal experiences of alleged harassment, intimidation, and physical assault by a neighbor, claiming difficulties in obtaining assistance due to police connections.

Shared personal concerns about rising land lease prices and urged the council to approve rent stabilization with vacancy control.

Discussed the disparity in return on investment focus between park owners and mobile home owners.

Supported mobile home rent control and proposed a graduated sliding scale for vacancy increases.

Urged the council to pass the mobile home rent stabilization ordinance with vacancy control to protect seniors and home equity.