Vote YES for Housing Trust Fund (Parishwide HRC Amendment No. 1) on the November 5th Ballot!

Andreanecia Morris Executive Director HousingNOLA The November 5th election will be historic in many ways and New Orleans can make history too. For the first time in the city’s history, citizens are considering a dedicated revenue for Affordable Housing. Instead of levying a new tax, the people of New Orleans have demanded that city officials use existing funds strategically and prioritize keeping its citizens housed safely. This new Housing Trust Fund (Parish-wide HRC Amendment No. 1) will allow the city to respond to the crises’ that are the most pressing while giving New Orleans a chance to plan long-term on guaranteed revenue. The New Orleans Housing Crisis has become more drastic the last few years. African Americans, seniors, families, and women have been especially hard-hit by the recent rise in homelessness with a 5% increase in homelessness over last year (to 1,545). Family homelessness has soared 69% in the past two years and homelessness among Black people has risen 7% this past year. Climate change intensified hurricanes and rain events drove increases in utility costs—creating a population burdened by utility debt. Since the COVID-19 Pandemic, sky high insurance rates, property taxes and construction costs have contributed to the historic housing...