From Homelessness to Affordable Housing
Jesse Beason
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To meet the growing demand for affordable housing in Portland, the City has continued to invest in community development corporations and other organizations providing affordable housing and implementing the City's 10 year plan to end homelessness. During the 2005-06 budget cycle, Commissioner Sten and Sam advocated for allocating budget savings and other one-time money totaling $2 million into the Housing Investment Fund. Sam has also instituted a waiver program on Bureau of Environmental Services' system development charges, resulting in $1 million savings for affordable housing development.
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Posted by Jesse Beason on December 20, 2005
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While I do feel fortunate to reside in a nice affordable apartment in NW Portland, these extra taxes such as the Multnomah County school tax, is pushing it as far as being able to afford a place close to stores and medical care. I invite you, Sam Adams, for coffee at my apartment to discuss being able to meet costs of living here, working full time and being disabled by diabetes.
Posted by: Roger Garland | Jan 5, 2006 9:02:21 AM