[Vision2020] PR - Fair and Affordable Housing Commission Seeking New Members

[Stephanie Kalasz]

City of Moscow
206 E Third Street
Moscow, ID 83843
Contact: Gary J. Riedner, City Supervisor
p     |  208-883-7006
e     |   griedner at ci.moscow.id.us<mailto:griedner at ci.moscow.id.us>
w    |  www.ci.moscow.id.us<http://www.ci.moscow.id.us>

PRESS RELEASE
Fair and Affordable Housing Commission Seeking New Members

April 25, 2013 (Moscow, Idaho) - The City of Moscow Fair and Affordable Housing Commission currently has four vacancies and is seeking residents who would like an opportunity to join others in promoting ways in which the City may further fair housing practices and affordable housing practices.

No experience is needed and those interested in applying are encouraged to attend a meeting to learn more.  Currently, the Fair and Affordable Housing Commission meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Paul Mann Building, located at 221 East 2nd Street.  Meetings are open to the public.

The powers and duties of the Fair and Affordable Housing Commission include:


*         Suggest to Council various ways in which the City may further fair housing practices and affordable housing practices.


*         Suggest ways to inform public housing industry providers, real estate owners, developers, building contractors, and housing advocates of their respective responsibilities and rights under the federal housing law and related amendments, and any applicable state or local laws or ordinances.


*         Review the City Code and Analysis and Impediments to Fair Housing and Action Plan on an annual basis.  Make recommendations to the Mayor, Council and the City's Fair Housing Resource Representative for amendments or changes to the Plan as it deems necessary.


*         Review the City's efforts to promote affordable housing and make recommendations to the Mayor, Council, and the City's Fair Housing Resource Representative to promote affordable housing practices.


*         Consult with the City's Fair Housing Resource Representative on fair housing planning objectives and communications, and assist the Council and the City's Fair Housing Resource Representative in coordination and execution of the City's Fair Housing Action Plan.


*         Keep abreast of Federal and State law affecting fair housing and make recommendations to the Mayor and Council of necessary changes in the Moscow Fair and Affordable Housing Ordinance to keep the ordinance in conformity with Federal and State law.


*         Recommend acceptance of Federal, State, or other assistance in formulating or carrying out programs to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices, and to cooperate with Federal, State and local agencies in carrying out such programs.

For additional information, please contact Mike Ray, Community Development Planner II, at 208.883.7008 or by email at mray at ci.moscow.id.us<mailto:mray at ci.moscow.id.us>.

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Story Contact: Mike Ray, Community Development Planner II
Phone: 208.883.7008
Email: mray at ci.moscow.id.us<mailto:mray at ci.moscow.id.us>


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We anticipate and meet the needs of our diverse population in order to build public trust and enhance a sense of community.







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