The Low Income Housing Institute is concerned by the limitations of the ordinance as written and worry that limiting the zoning is reminiscent of redlining and institutionalizing discrimination. We also believe that it is unacceptable to expect faith communities to fill in the gaps by serving communities that the mayor sees fit to leave out of this ordinance. All parts of the city should be examined based on need, not based on geographic discrimination.

You can also show your support for encampments and affordable housing in person. A coalition of community leaders and housing advocates from across the city, calling themselves "The Community Housing Caucus" will be holding a press event on Monday, March 16th from 1:30pm-2pm in the Bertha Knight Landes Room at Seattle City Hall to announce recommendations for housing affordability. See Flyer.   

The Community Housing Caucus, convened by House Speaker Frank Chopp, will present a range of community centered solutions. We need action now, because everyone deserves a home. These new policy and program recommendations call for a major investment in City funds to alleviate the housing shortage, preservation of existing affordable housing, tenant protections, zoning changes and ending homelessness.