Emergency Housing Choice Voucher Transition Plan

Argued that Glendale should adopt a federal waiver to put EHV families on the Section 8 waitlist, comparing Glendale unfavorably to Long Beach and urging concrete action over waiting.

Discussed federal cuts to HUD under DOGE and highlighted how soaring market rents and landlords charging maximum rates under vouchers impact tenants.

Shared her personal struggle of facing eviction after acting as a caregiver and being told her emergency housing voucher is now temporary.

Expressed frustration over discovering her housing voucher is temporary after refusing another housing benefit she waited 11 years for.

Criticized affordable housing lotteries and high rents, supporting tenants burdened by rent increases.

Emphasized the need for accessible housing modifications for people with disabilities, such as zero-barrier showers, and urged coordination with new state leadership.