ICYMI: Rep. Jimmy Panetta Highlights Federal Investment in Local Affordable Housing
Santa Cruz, CA – In case you missed it, United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Housing Matters, and Local Leaders highlighted a new upcoming affordable housing project in Santa Cruz as well as partnerships at all levels of government to address the cost of housing in our community.
The upcoming Harvey West Studios will provide 120 Permanent Supportive Housing apartments to vulnerable members of our community experiencing homelessness, including those who are medically vulnerable, living with disabilities, and veterans. This project will be the largest permanent supportive housing project in Santa Cruz County. Rep. Panetta secured a $3 million federal investment for this project.
“Although we love living in California’s 19th Congressional District, we also admit how difficult it can be to live here due to the high cost of housing,” said Rep. Panetta. “We need all levels of government engaged on this issue, which is why I continue to fight for federal investments in local projects like the Harvey West Studios. By working together to significantly increase available affordable housing, we can ensure all those who contribute greatly to our community can live here too.”
Rep. Panetta continues to fight for commonsense, bipartisan solutions to address the affordable housing crisis in California’s 19th Congressional District and across the country. This Congress, Rep. Panetta has introduced legislation to expand workforce housing, strengthen the low-income housing tax credit, better support renters, and get more homes on the market. Rep. Panetta will continue working with local leaders and partner organizations to develop solutions that will assist local housing authorities in swiftly building the affordable housing that our community needs.
To watch the full press conference visit: HERE
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