Taneeka Richardson

Voucher recipient turned advocate. I post about affordable housing, healthcare and other safety net programs. I occasionally tell a joke or 2 or maybe 3.

[Taneeka Richardson @Real_Taneeka]

Answering questions and gathering feedback from residents on the ground about policy areas that matter to them! Lots of questions around housing affordability! @mdeconomy

[Public Justice Center @PublJusticeCntr]

There are only 4 days left of the 2025 MD session! HB767 would ensure renters get notice of the time/date of their eviction. Urge JPR Chair Smith (410-841-3634) to bring HB767 up for a vote TODAY! Tenants facing eviction shouldn't wonder when the sheriff will be at their door.

[Taneeka Richardson @Real_Taneeka]

Please consider making a small monetary donation to the Columbia Housing Center in honor of Fair Housing Month! Donation link: https://t.co/64MZYNgAhb

[National Low Income Housing Coalition @NLIHC]

- Sign your organization onto a national letter opposing cuts to HUD staff. Help us reach our goal of 1,000 national, state, and local organizations by our March 11 deadline: https://t.co/4pWrU8B4X4
- Contact your Senators and Representatives, post on social media using the hashtag #HandsOffHUD, or host local events.
- Urge your members of Congress to pass a final FY25 spending bill with the highest level of funding possible for affordable housing and homelessness resources.

[Taneeka Richardson @Real_Taneeka]

Join us and sign your organization onto a national letter opposing cuts to HUD staff. Help us reach 1,000 national, state, and local organizations by our March 11 deadline: https://t.co/CyurQNn0sA #Disability #HandsOffHousing

[National Low Income Housing Coalition @NLIHC]

.@NLIHC calls on advocates to participate in a #NationalDayofAction on March 10, to protect @HUDgov from staff and funding cuts!

#HandsOffHousing

[Taneeka Richardson @Real_Taneeka]

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[Department of Housing and Urban Development @HUDgov]

30 Days at HUD Under President Trump 🇺🇸
✅DEI IS DEAD
✅Restored biological truth at HUD with two sexes — male and female
✅DOGE Task Force launched
✅$1.9 billion in “misplaced” funds found
✅Identified $260 million in contract savings
✅Stopped HUD funding for illegals

[Taneeka Richardson @Real_Taneeka]

Welp, I know the @ACLU is busy with legal challenges this morning 😳

[National Low Income Housing Coalition @NLIHC]

HUD’s 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report shows an 18% rise in homelessness from 2023 to 2024, w/ 770,000 people from all demographics facing homelessness. A hopeful note: veteran homelessness is declining due to targeted efforts.

Read the report: https://t.co/kEXv5kzhzW

[Taneeka Richardson @Real_Taneeka]

It goes down at #impactconference2024 @CenterOnBudget #Maryland

[Taneeka Richardson @Real_Taneeka]

I had a chance to speak at a press conference this afternoon at city hall, advocating for the inclusionary housing bill that passed earlier this year and has yet to be implemented by the city!

The city has a long history of financing segregation! Its time for change 🫶🏽

[Taneeka Richardson @Real_Taneeka]

Happening today in less than one hour! Register to join in on this important conversation 😊

[Maryland Center on Economic Policy @mdeconomy]

As students across Md. prepare to head back to the classroom, too many kids are affected by challenges at home. Join our webinar tomorrow to learn more about the ways that expanding access to safe, stable housing can set all students up for success. https://t.co/d7meaJ3SoY

[Taneeka Richardson @Real_Taneeka]

@hocorising Can you share what those options are?

[Taneeka Richardson @Real_Taneeka]

@hocorising So give them tax breaks and free range to build does not appear to be the solution considering that development is taking place and yet kids are still going to school and trailers. It has to be a middle ground to build and not disrupt communities.

[Taneeka Richardson @Real_Taneeka]

A strong renter stabilization bill would have prevented this! People say build more but when all properties in the area list at the same price point residents who can’t afford it get pushed out. #rentstabalization

[Taneeka Richardson @Real_Taneeka]

@hocorising Or they can make developers pay their fair share of taxes to support the development of public schools to avoid overcrowding

[Public Justice Center @PublJusticeCntr]

How can Maryland prevent homelessness, keep kids in school, and save money? Join us on 2/1 at 4 pm on Zoom to learn about a recent report that explores the impact that Maryland could have on thousands of families by investing in eviction prevention funds. https://t.co/WXBSE1IFre

[Maryland Center on Economic Policy @mdeconomy]

Our policy summit and 10th anniversary celebration is under way!

[Maryland Center on Economic Policy @mdeconomy]

Thank you @RevDrStarsky for your inspiring words about the opportunity before us to advance economic justice for all Marylanders!

[Taneeka Richardson @Real_Taneeka]

Attending @mdeconomy 10 year anniversary policy summit!