Housing Stability and Eviction Prevention Funding

Spoke in support of the city budget and neighborhood health initiatives, highlighting the impact of vibrancy grants on commercial corridors.

Highlighted the vital role of Emergency Solutions Grant funding in supporting family homelessness prevention and shelter operations.

Advocated for housing and community development funding, emphasizing that housing stability reduces emergency service and law enforcement costs.

Thanked council for investments in the Old South End through CDBG and HOME funding, supporting home rehabilitation and neighborhood stabilization.

Advocated for maintaining full funding for the right-to-counsel eviction prevention program, emphasizing its cost-effectiveness in preventing homelessness.

Provided data showing that right-to-counsel attorneys helped nearly 1,000 households and prevented or delayed evictions in 90% of cases.

Expressed strong support for the City of Toledo Home at Last down payment assistance program for first-time homebuyers.

Urged council not to cut funding for the right-to-counsel program, noting how evictions exacerbate poverty, crime, and housing instability.

Supported the Home at Last program, praising the Department of Neighborhoods staff for efficient processing and client support.

Endorsed the Home at Last program as a critical tool for helping community members achieve sustainable homeownership.

Highlighted Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity's partnerships with the city on home builds, roof replacements, and home rescue programs.

Expressed support for continued funding of the Home at Last program to assist local homebuyers.

Spoke as a Fair Housing Center staff attorney in favor of fully funding the right-to-counsel program to protect tenants from predatory practices.