Upon accepting, @HUDgov shared a statement from their director, which discussed how "we have made it a priority to modernize our systems and to improve the way HUD does business," and how utilizing #analytics & #businessintelligence "has made HUD a stronger agency." #analytics19
I am happy to announce that the number of homeless veterans declined by 5.4% percent since last year and it’s been nearly cut in half since 2010. #EndVeteranHomelessness https://t.co/4T32ZIynzJ
In Chicago today looking at redevelopment at Taylor Street Library and apartments. Also visited Woodlawn area redevelopment in south Chicago as part of Enterprise High-Cost Cities Forum.
I welcomed New Hampshire Gov. @GovChrisSununu to @hudgov yesterday to discuss some of the housing issues impacting his state. In parts of New Hampshire, they're utilizing the Moving to Work demonstration program to help local HUD-assisted residents move toward self-sufficiency.
To help struggling borrowers in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands impacted by Hurricane Maria, today we announced a modification to our menu of foreclosure prevention options and a final 30-day extension of our foreclosure moratorium. Read more: https://t.co/L1Db1FIIkM
Great to sign the CDBG Disaster Recovery funding grant agreement with Texas today and join in a call with @SecretaryCarson to @Gregg_AbbottTX with a heads up that long-term recovery funds are available.
Visiting one of the Texas coastal communities rebuilding from Hurricane Harvey. Great to be with @georgepbush speaking to the good people of Clear Lake today.
Maintaining good communication is key when multiple jurisdictions are involved in disaster recovery. Today we are engaged with @georgepbush in meetings with business and community leaders @ Greater Houston Partnership.
Today is the second anniversary of the demolition of the Oakbrook Apartments on DeSoto in the Antoine Corridor. My goal is to take down more slum apartments that are a drain on public safety and turn them into green space. #AnotherOneBitesTheDust
Touring Austin’s Lifeworks facilities for housing homeless youth and helping them achieve self-sufficiency. Enjoyed meeting ED Susan McDowell and resident Franklin Fisher, a program beneficiary who serves on the residence board. Very impressive young man!
Meeting this afternoon with Austin Mayor Steve Adler and partners in the city’s commitment to end homelessness. The mayor says this is Austin City Council’s #1 priority.