Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here.
June is Homeownership Month here in Wisconsin.
Folks, the need for affordable housing is one of the issues I hear most about everywhere I go.
Affordable housing is an issue that connects the dots between some of the most pressing challenges facing our state today.
From giving our kids the stability to bring their best selves to the classrooms to ensuring that workers can live in the communities that they work in, affordable housing is essential.
Simply put, expanding access to safe, stable, and affordable housing supports our kids and families, bolsters our workforce and economy, and ensures our communities continue to thrive.
My administration and I have worked hard to expand access to affordable housing for workers and families across our state.
And I was proud to sign a budget two years ago that made the largest investment in workforce housing in our state’s history with a $525 million investment.
With these funds, we launched three new innovative programs, and so far, we’re helping build about 1,000 new affordable housing units from Hayward to Milwaukee.
Folks, that’s great news, but we still have more work to do.
That’s why I proposed measures to improve our affordable housing programs to make sure they’re effective and we can get money into the hands of local leaders who can use them.
And we’re working to double the resources available through the state housing tax credits program and give WHEDA broader financing authority.
Folks, expanding access to safe, stable, and affordable housing is a key part of our work to support kids and families, strengthen our communities, and grow our state’s workforce.
So, during Homeownership Month and every month, we’re committed to expanding access to quality, affordable housing, promoting equitable access to homeownership, and addressing homelessness issues that impact communities statewide.
Thank you.
