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From:Vanessa Ashford
To:City Clerk
Subject:EXTERNAL - May as Affordable Housing month - items not on the agenda Public comment for May 2 City Council
meeting
Date:Sunday, May 1, 2022 5:53:02 PM
Madam Mayor and members of the City Council,
I am writing this public comment to request that the City of Gilroy declare the month of
May affordable housing month. The city of Gilroy is currently in the midst of an affordable
housing crisis. As somebody who works with housing every day professionally I can tell you
that they are in adequate units that are priced to meet the needs of our current community
members. We continue to add houses and apartments that residents of Gilroy who live and
work here will never be able to afford. By declaring the month of May as affordable housing
month the city of Gilroy makes a commitment to recognize the need for more affordable
housing. Doing so would declare solidarity with our surrounding communities and the Silicon
Valley. When we officially recognize the crisis we are facing as a city it demonstrates
commitment and accountability to address the challenges our community is facing. I ask that
we place this item on a future agenda for a vote before our city Council thank you in advance.
Vanessa Ashford
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Kind Regards,
Vanessa Ashford