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Affordable Housing Trust Fund

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Last discussed May 11, 2026.

Public comments (5)

SupportiveDerek Starr RedwineMay 11, 2026

The RISC co-president celebrated $11.7 million in dedicated trust fund funding won by Gibson and Robertson, and noted over 2,000 people attended their Nehemiah Action.

City Council — May 11, 2026 · 56:08 →
SupportiveSteve SalzbergMay 11, 2026

An original RISC board member on the trust fund recounted 20 years of advocacy and three administrations of underfunding before this budget's fix.

City Council — May 11, 2026 · 59:52 →
SupportiveMarty WigwrightMay 11, 2026

A RISC member traced the trust fund's history since 2004 and urged council to 'seal the deal' on the $11.7 million amendment.

City Council — May 11, 2026 · 1:02:13 →
ConcernedBrenda HawkinsMay 11, 2026

An 8th District RISC member revealed the mayor's draft budget misallocated the $11.7 million to other programs and urged the council to put it in the right place.

City Council — May 11, 2026 · 1:04:22 →
SupportiveRalph HodgeMay 11, 2026

The RISC vice president and Second Baptist pastor thanked council for funding the trust fund and asked the administration to follow the law, aiming for $20 million next year.

City Council — May 11, 2026 · 1:08:42 →