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Agenda Item No. 5(D) CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO PROCLAMATION May 9 to May 18, 2014 as the 18th Annual East Bay Affordable Housing Week WHEREAS, quality affordable housing is the foundation for health, economic stability, and educational opportunity; and WHEREAS, affordable homes provide support to seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities and contribute to solving homelessness; and WHEREAS, quality affordable homes are long-term assets in their communities, contributing to public safety and community involvement; and WHEREAS development of affordable homes close to public transit and jobs will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen the economy by providing low income families better access to opportunities and urban amenities; and WHEREAS, rising housing costs and economic factors have led to increasing displacement, overcrowding, and homelessness that threaten our region’s diversity and economic prosperity; and WHEREAS, non-profit organizations, local jurisdictions, community organizations and many others continue to respond to this need by helping to provide homes and shelter for low-income people and those with special needs; and WHEREAS, East Bay Housing Organization (EBHO) is celebrating its 30th anniversary and the collective work of its 350 members to solve the affordable housing crisis and stabilize communities; and WHEREAS, East Bay Housing Organization has organized Affordable Housing Week for 18 years and in this 30th anniversary year will feature 23 events acknowledging the need for and contributions of affordable housing. NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito hereby proclaims May 9th through 18th, 2014 as the 18th Annual Affordable Housing Week in the City of El Cerrito and will work collaboratively to help secure sustainable funding and support for affordable housing at the local, regional and state level and encourage residents of El Cerrito to participate in Affordable Housing Week activities to raise awareness about the importance of affordable housing for families and communities Dated: April 22, 2014 Janet Abelson, Mayor