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Susana Barrios
From:Angeles Ochoa Carmona <aochoa@occord.org>
Sent:Tuesday, October 8, 2024 1:54 PM
To:Public Comment
Subject:\[EXTERNAL\] 10/8/24 Meeting Item #21 Public Comment
Attachments:10_8_24 Meeting Item #21 Public Comment.pdf
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Angeles Ochoa Carmona
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Dear Mayor Aitken and Members of the Anaheim City Council,
My name is Angeles Ochoa,and I am the Digital Organizer with OCCORD.In my work,I
have seen firsthand the impacts of the housing crisis on Anaheim residents.I have worked with
many families who have been displaced because of the high cost of housing and the lack of
affordable options.Low-and moderate-income families are being pushed out of Anaheim,
forced to leave the city they have called home for years due to the unaffordable rents.
I am writing to strongly urge you to vote YES on agenda item 21 to support the much-needed
affordable housing ordinance.Anaheim,like many other California cities,is facing a severe
affordable housing crisis,and the current policies do not sufficiently address the needs of our
low-and moderate-income families.As a result,too many Anaheim residents are being priced
out of their homes,facing overcrowding,or living in substandard conditions.
Inclusionary housing policies in neighboring cities have proven effective in ensuring that
affordable housing options are made available and accessible to those who need them most.We
need Anaheim to adopt this ordinance to begin closing the gap between rising housing costs and
the availability of affordable housing.
Currently,thousands of families are on waiting lists for affordable housing and Section 8
vouchers,struggling under the weight of skyrocketing rents and limited options.This reality is
forcing many to make tough decisions,whether it’s leaving Anaheim or enduring housing
instability.
By approving Item 21,you can help alleviate these issues and invest in a more equitable,
sustainable future for Anaheim residents.The inclusionary housing ordinance ensures that
new residential developments provide affordable units or contribute to funding that can further
affordable housing projects.This is a critical step forward in creating a city where all residents,
regardless of income,can find safe and stable housing.
I call on you to demonstrate leadership and act now by voting YES on Item 21.Our community
is depending on your support to make Anaheim a more affordable and livable city for
everyone.
Thank you for your attention to this important issue,and I look forward to seeing Anaheim move
toward a more inclusive housing future.
Sincerely,
Angeles Ochoa